SOLUTION: the difference between two numbers is 5. if the smaller is doubled, the result will be two less than larger. find the numbers

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Question 860788: the difference between two numbers is 5. if the smaller is doubled, the result will be two less than larger. find the numbers
Answer by ben720(159) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the difference between two numbers is 5, one is x and the other is x+5.
If the smaller, x is doubled, it's the larger - 2.
2x=x%2B5-2
5-2=3
2x=x%2B3
Subtract x from both sides
x=3
The numbers are 3 and 8.