Question 346731
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*Note: let n represent the smaller number
The question states the following to be true:
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Write as you Read:
n and (n + 7) are the two numbers- the larger number being (n + 7)
{{{ 4*n - 2*(n+7) = 16}}}
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Combine like terms and solve for n.
{{{ 4*n - 2*n -14 = 16}}}
{{{ 2*n  -14 = 16}}}
{{{ 2*n  = 30}}}
{{{ n  = 15}}} 15 and 22 are the numbers
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Check your answer!
4*15 - 2*22 = 16