SOLUTION: Two numbers differ by four. Twice the smaller, increased by the larger is 25. Find the numbers.

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Question 1160877: Two numbers differ by four. Twice the smaller, increased by the larger is 25. Find the numbers.
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Answer by ikleyn(52858)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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If the smaller number is x, then the larger number is x+4.


The equation is


    2x + (x+4) = 25.


Simplify and solve


    2x + x + 4 = 25

    3x         = 25 - 4 = 21

    x                   = 21/3 = 7.


ANSWER.  The numbers are 7 and 11.


CHECK.   2*7 + 11 = 14 + 11 = 25.    ! Correct !

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