SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 25. twice the smaller number minus the larger number is equal to 8. what are the two numbers?

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Question 884434: the sum of two numbers is 25. twice the smaller number minus the larger number is equal to 8. what are the two numbers?
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Add the equations together,



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