SOLUTION: The larger of two numbers is 10 less than twice the smaller number. If the sum of the two
numbers is 38, find the two numbers.
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Question 1191560: The larger of two numbers is 10 less than twice the smaller number. If the sum of the two
numbers is 38, find the two numbers. Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The larger of two numbers is 10 less than twice the smaller number. If the sum of the two numbers is 38, find the two numbers.
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L = 2S - 10
L + S = 38
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2S - 10 + S = 38
S = 16
