SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 22. Eight less than twice the smaller number is equal to the larger number x. Find the larger number.

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Question 1051778: The sum of two numbers is 22. Eight less than twice the smaller number is equal to the larger number x. Find the larger number.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Call the other number y.
x%2By=22
and
x=2y-8
Substituting,
2y-8%2By=22
3y=30
y=10
So,
x%2B10=22
x=12