SOLUTION: What would be the equation for the greater of two numbers is 5 less than twice the smaller. And the sum of the numbers is 52

Question 871121: What would be the equation for the greater of two numbers is 5 less than twice the smaller. And the sum of the numbers is 52
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi

 Let x and y represent the larger and smaller Number respectively     

x = 

x + y = 52

(2y-5)+y = 52

   3y = 57

   y = 19  and x = 33  

Ordered pair(33, 19) the Solution for this System

CHECKING our answer***

 19 + 33 = 52

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