SOLUTION: One number is 10 more than another. The sum of twice the smaller plus three times the larger iss 55. What are the two numbers
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Question 1007389: One number is 10 more than another. The sum of twice the smaller plus three times the larger iss 55. What are the two numbers
Answer by tiffany222(56) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the smaller number be x
Let the larger number be y
y = x + 10
2x + 3 (x + 10) = 55
2x + 3x + 30 = 55
5x +30 = 55
5x = 25
x = 5
y = x + 10 = 5 + 10 = 15
Final Answer:
Smaller Number = 5
Larger Number = 15
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