SOLUTION: The difference of two numbers is 8. The larger is 2 less than twice the smaller. Find the number.

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Question 360195: The difference of two numbers is 8. The larger is 2 less than twice the smaller. Find the number.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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X-Y=8
X=2Y-2
2Y-2-Y=8
Y=8+2
Y=10 ANS.
X-10=8
X=8+10
X=18 ANS.
PROOF:
18=2*10-2
18=20-2
18=18