SOLUTION: The difference between two numbers is 28. The larger number is 8 less than twice the smaller number. Find both numbers.

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Question 828135: The difference between two numbers is 28. The larger number is 8 less than twice the smaller number. Find both numbers.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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x-y=28
x=y+28
x=2y-8
x=y+28
0=y-36
y=36
x=64