SOLUTION: The difference of two numbers is 3. Twice the smaller is 6 more than the larger. Find the two numbers. s= l=

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Question 360107: The difference of two numbers is 3. Twice the smaller is 6 more than the larger. Find the two numbers.
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Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
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l+-+s+=+3 --> l+=+3+%2B+s
2s+=+l+%2B+6
2s+=+%283%2Bs%29+%2B+6
s+=+9
so l = 12