SOLUTION: The smaller two numbers is 3 less than the greater. If the greater is deceased by twice smaller, the result is -5. Find the two number.

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Question 1056604: The smaller two numbers is 3 less than the greater. If the greater is deceased by twice smaller, the result is -5. Find the two number.

Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let n be the smaller number. Then the larger is n+3. So:
n+3-2n=-5
n=8
The numbers are 8 and 11. ☺☺☺☺