SOLUTION: The difference between the two numbers is 7. Two times the smaller number added to the larger number gives 22. Find the two numbers.

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Question 977736: The difference between the two numbers is 7. Two times the smaller number added to the larger number gives 22. Find the two numbers.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
The difference between two numbers is 7
x, x + 7
......
2(x) + (x + 7) = 22
2x + x + 7 = 22
Collect like terms.
3x = 22 - 7
3x = 15
x = 5.
Two numbers are:-
5 and 12
Hope this helps:-)