SOLUTION: the difference of two numbers is 12. the larger number is one less than twice the smaller number

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Question 626369: the difference of two numbers is 12. the larger number is one less than twice the smaller number
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hint: "the difference of two numbers is 12" means x-y=12 where x is assumed to be the larger number.

"the larger number is one less than twice the smaller number" means x=2y-1

So start with x-y=12 and replace x with 2y-1 to get 2y-1-y=12