SOLUTION: The greater of two numbers is five more than the smaller. If the smaller number is added to twice the greater number, the result is 22. Find the number

Question 418460: The greater of two numbers is five more than the smaller. If the smaller number is added to twice the greater number, the result is 22. Find the number
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi

Let x and (x+5) represent these numbers

Question states***

 x + 2(x+5) = 22

Solving for x

    3x = 12

     x = 4   The numbers are 4 and 9 



CHECKING our Answer***

  4 + 2*9 = 22 

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