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 835095: The difference between two numbers is 28. The larger number is 8 less than twice the smaller
number. Find both numbers
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x-8-x=28
x=28+8
x=36
2x-8=64