document.write( "Question 1091533: One number is five greater than another. If the sum of the lesser number and twice the greater is 61, what are the two numbers? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #705942 by ikleyn(52787) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "x = y + 5,    (Notice that x is the greater number !)\r\n" );
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document.write( "y + 2*(y+5) = 61,\r\n" );
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document.write( "3y + 10 = 61.\r\n" );
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document.write( "From this point, please complete it on your own.\r\n" );
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