SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 18. Twice the smaller number decreased by three equals the larger number. What are the two numbers?
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Question 1051668: The sum of two numbers is 18. Twice the smaller number decreased by three equals the larger number. What are the two numbers? Answer by addingup(3677) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! x+y = 18 subtract x on both sides y = 18-x
2x-3 = y substitute for y
2x-3 = 18-x
3x = 21
x = 7
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John
