SOLUTION: the larger of two integers is five halves the smaller. if twice the smaller is subtracted from twice the larger the difference is 12. find the two integers.

Question 927400: the larger of two integers is five halves the smaller. if twice the smaller is subtracted from twice the larger the difference is 12. find the two integers.

Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = larger integer
y = smaller integer
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x = (5/2)y
2x - 2y = 12
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x - 2.5y = 0
2x - 2y = 12
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x = larger integer = 10
y = smaller integer = 4
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