SOLUTION: the difference between two numbers is 5. if the smaller is doubled, the result will be two less than larger. find the numbers

Question 860788: the difference between two numbers is 5. if the smaller is doubled, the result will be two less than larger. find the numbers
Answer by ben720(159) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If the difference between two numbers is 5, one is x and the other is x+5.
If the smaller, x is doubled, it's the larger - 2.

5-2=3

Subtract x from both sides

The numbers are 3 and 8.
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