SOLUTION: The difference of two numbers is -18. Twice the smaller decreased by the larger is -23. find the two numbers.
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Question 1046664: The difference of two numbers is -18. Twice the smaller decreased by the larger is -23. find the two numbers.
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, MathTherapy:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x and y represent the two numbers: x the smaller of the two
x- y = -18
2x - y = -23
-x + y = -18 Multiplying 1st EQ by -1 to eliminate y
2x - y = -23
x = -41 and y = -23
Answer by MathTherapy(10552) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The difference of two numbers is -18. Twice the smaller decreased by the larger is -23. find the two numbers.
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