SOLUTION: The sum of two integers is 23. If the larger integer is one less than twice the smaller, then find the larger integer.

Question 761522: The sum of two integers is 23. If the larger integer is one less than twice the smaller, then find the larger integer.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sum of two integers is 23. If the larger integer is one less than twice the smaller, then find the larger integer.
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Equations:
a + b = 23
a = 2b-1
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Substitute for "a" and solve for "b":
2b-1+b = 23
3b = 24
b = 8
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a = 23-8 = 15
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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