SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 25. twice the smaller number minus the larger number is equal to 8. what are the two numbers?

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Question 884434: the sum of two numbers is 25. twice the smaller number minus the larger number is equal to 8. what are the two numbers?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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A%2BB=25
2A-B=8
Add the equations together,
A%2BB%2B2A-B=25%2B8
3A=33
highlight%28A=11%29
Then,
11%2BB=25
highlight%28B=14%29