SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 80 and the greater number exceeds twice the smaller by 11. find the numbers.

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Question 935244: The sum of two numbers is 80 and the greater number exceeds twice the smaller by 11. find the numbers.

Found 2 solutions by KlambinRonsentaswer, Alan3354:
Answer by KlambinRonsentaswer(36) About Me  (Show Source):
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The answer is 23 and 57 .

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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S + M = 80
M = 2S + 11