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 842953: The difference between two numbers is 28. The larger number is 8 less than twice the smaller
number. Find both numbers.
Answer by hamsanash1981@gmail.com(151) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the smaller number be x the larger number = 2x - 8
x+2x-8 = 28
3x = 36
x = 12
12, 16