SOLUTION: The difference between two whole numbers is 18. If the larger number is 5 more than twice the smaller number, what is their sum?
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Question 564439: The difference between two whole numbers is 18. If the larger number is 5 more than twice the smaller number, what is their sum?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The difference between two whole numbers is 18. If the larger number is 5 more than twice the smaller number, what is their sum?
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Equations:
x - y = 18
x = 2y+5
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Substitute and solve for "y":
2y+5 -y = 18
y + 5 = 18
y = 13
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Solve for "x":
x - y = 18
x - 13 = 18
x = 31
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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