SOLUTION: The sum of 2 numbers is 40, if 2 is added to the larger the result is equal to twice the smaller number. What are the two numbers?.

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Question 452271: The sum of 2 numbers is 40, if 2 is added to the larger the result is equal to twice the smaller number. What are the two numbers?.
Answer by rwm(914) About Me  (Show Source):
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a+b=40
a+2=2b
a=2b-2
2b-2+b=40
3b=42
b=14
a=26