SOLUTION: The difference between the two numbers is 7. Two times the smaller number added to the larger number gives 22. Find the two numbers.
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Question 977736: The difference between the two numbers is 7. Two times the smaller number added to the larger number gives 22. Find the two numbers.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi there,
The difference between two numbers is 7
x, x + 7
......
2(x) + (x + 7) = 22
2x + x + 7 = 22
Collect like terms.
3x = 22 - 7
3x = 15
x = 5.
Two numbers are:-
5 and 12
Hope this helps:-)
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