SOLUTION: how do i write out this equation: one positive number is 11 greater than twice another number. The difference between the two numbers is 17. Find each number. I know how to solve a

Question 1022767: how do i write out this equation: one positive number is 11 greater than twice another number. The difference between the two numbers is 17. Find each number. I know how to solve an equation, I just don't know how to write it out.
Answer by rothauserc(4718) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let x be our first positive number and y the second one, then
:
x = 2y +11
:
x - y = 17
:
substitute for x in second equation
:
2y +11 -y = 17
:
y = 6
x = 23

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