SOLUTION: The greater of two numbers is 5 more than the smaller. If the smaller is added to twice the greater, the results is 22. Find both of the numbers
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Question 167568: The greater of two numbers is 5 more than the smaller. If the smaller is added to twice the greater, the results is 22. Find both of the numbers
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x+5 + 2x = 22
3x+5 = 22 Answer by sowmya(32) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let the two numbers be x and y
Let x be the greater number and y be the smaller number
x = y+5
y+2x = 22
so u have to solve this system of linear equations
x-y = 5
2x + y = 22
adding,
3x = 27
x = 9
y =4
the numbers are 9 and 4
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