SOLUTION: One number is twice another number. If the 12 is subtracted from the larger number the result is 7 more the smaller. Find the numbers.

SOLUTION: One number is twice another number. If the 12 is subtracted from the larger number the result is 7 more the smaller. Find the numbers.

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Question 768518: One number is twice another number. If the 12 is subtracted from the larger number the result is 7 more the smaller. Find the numbers.
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=2x
y-12=x+7

so that
2x-12=x+7
x=12+7=19
y=2x=38

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