SOLUTION: I'm having a hard time figuring out the answer to this problem, and even figuring out the correct set up for the equation. Thanks for any help provided! <br> One number is eleven

Question 122527: I'm having a hard time figuring out the answer to this problem, and even figuring out the correct set up for the equation. Thanks for any help provided!

One number is eleven more than twice another. If their sum is decreased by ten, the result is thirteen. Find the numbers.

this is what i know
one number is x
one number is elven more x+11
twice another 2x
sum decreased by ten is thirteen x-10=13
Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

let numbers be and , and let sat
if one number is more than another, then you have:
......................(1)
if their is by ten, the result is . means:
...or
......................(2)
now solve the system to find the numbers.:
......................(1)...this one is solved for ; so plug into (2)
......................(2)
.............
.............
.............
.............
......................(1)...plug in
..............
..............

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