SOLUTION: The difference of two numbers is 7. Twice the smaller is 3 more than the larger. Find the two numbers. (Enter solutions from smallest to largest.

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Question 370374: The difference of two numbers is 7. Twice the smaller is 3 more than the larger. Find the two numbers. (Enter solutions from smallest to largest.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Let x represent the larger number.  Then (x-7) would be the smaller

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2(x-7) = x+3

solving for x

2x - 14 = x + 3

x = 17, the larger number.  Smaller number is 10.   (17-7)

checking our answer

2*10 = 17+3 = 20