SOLUTION: The difference between two numbers is 4. If the sum of twice the larger and the smaller is 53, find the numbers

Question 928283: The difference between two numbers is 4. If the sum of twice the larger and the smaller is 53, find the numbers
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x - y = 4
2x + y = 53
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x - y = 4
2x + y = 53
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x = 19
y = 15
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