SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 89 when the smaller number is doubled and the larger number is increase by 3 the resulting number is equal. what is the number?

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Question 763196: the sum of two numbers is 89 when the smaller number is doubled and the larger number is increase by 3 the resulting number is equal. what is the number?
Answer by sagarika(1) About Me  (Show Source):
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When we form equations, we get (where x is smaller than y)
x + y = 89 & 2x + y + 3 = 89.
Result obtained by solving them is x = -3 and y = 92.