SOLUTION: One number is 7 more than twice the other number. Their sum is 34, find the larger number. How do I work out this problem to fi d the larger number ?
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Question 1043139: One number is 7 more than twice the other number. Their sum is 34, find the larger number. How do I work out this problem to fi d the larger number ? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! One number is 7 more than twice the other number. Their sum is 34, find the larger number. How do I work out this problem to find the larger number ?
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x = 2y+7
Note:: That means x is larger than y.
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x + y = 34
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y"::
34-y = 2y+7
3y = 27
y = 9
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x = 2y+7 = 2*9+7 = 25
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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