SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 31 if the smaller no. is double and the large is incresed by 11 he resulting no. are equal...

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Question 911991: the sum of two numbers is 31 if the smaller no. is double and the large is incresed by 11 he resulting no. are equal...
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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A + B = 31, or A = 31 - B
2B = A + 11
2B = (31-B) + 11
2B = 42-B
3B = 42
B = 14
If B is 14, then A is 17 (A+B=31)


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if the smaller no. is double (14*2=28) and the large is increased by 11 (17+11=28) the resulting no. are equal.