SOLUTION: Two numbers differ by four. Twice the smaller, increased by the larger is 25. Find the numbers. What are the steps to find the numbers?
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Question 1160874: Two numbers differ by four. Twice the smaller, increased by the larger is 25. Find the numbers. What are the steps to find the numbers?
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Two numbers differ by 4:
Twice the smaller increased by the larger is 25:
Solve the 2X2 system for 
and 
.
John
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