SOLUTION: The greater of two numbers is five more than the smaller. If the smaller number is added to twice the greater number, the result is 22. Find the number

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Hi

Let x and (x+5) represent these numbers

Question states***

 x + 2(x+5) = 22

Solving for x

    3x = 12

     x = 4   The numbers are 4 and 9 



CHECKING our Answer***

  4 + 2*9 = 22