SOLUTION: The larger of two numbers is 14 less than twice the smaller number. The sum of the two numbers is 31. Find the two numbers.

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Question 1123863: The larger of two numbers is 14 less than twice the smaller number. The sum of the two numbers is 31. Find the two numbers.
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The larger of two numbers is 14 less than twice the smaller number. The sum of the two numbers is 31. Find the two numbers.
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L = 2S - 14
L + S = 31
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