SOLUTION: The difference of two positive numbers is 14. The larger is twice the smaller decreased by 5. Find the two numbers. (Enter solutions from smallest to largest.)

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Question 464332: The difference of two positive numbers is 14. The larger is twice the smaller decreased by 5. Find the two numbers. (Enter solutions from smallest to largest.)
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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n-m=14
n=2m-5
n=m+14
m+14=2m-5
m=19
n=33
The two numbers are 19 and 33..