SOLUTION: the difference of two numbers is 9. the greater number is 2 times the lesser number. which system of linear equations can be used to find the two numbers

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Question 1116695: the difference of two numbers is 9. the greater number is 2 times the lesser number. which system of linear equations can be used to find the two numbers
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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which system of linear equations can be used to find the two numbers?
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system%28-x%2By=9%2C2x=y%29
OR
system%28y-x=9%2Cy=2x%29



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The numbers are 9 and 18.