SOLUTION: The second of 2 numbers is 5 more than twice the first. Their sum is 29.

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Question 726908: The second of 2 numbers is 5 more than twice the first. Their sum is 29.
Answer by fcabanski(1391) About Me  (Show Source):
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Call the numbers x and y. Let y be the larger number.


The second of 2 numbers is 5 more than twice the first is y = 2x+5


Their sum is 29 is x+y=29.


Substitute 2x+5 for y in the second equation.


x+2x+5=29


3x=24


x=8


y = 2(8) + 5 = 21

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