SOLUTION: The larger of two numbers is 23 less than twice the smaller. The sum of the two numbers is 70. Find the two numbers

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Question 583077: The larger of two numbers is 23 less than twice the smaller. The sum of the two numbers is 70. Find the two numbers
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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L LARGER
S SMALLER
L=2S-23
L%2BS=70
SUBSTITUTE
2S-23%2BS=70 ADD
3S=93 DIVIDE
S=31
70-31=39
L=39