Question 358492
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Hi,
Let x represent the smaller of the numbers.  Then (x+7) would be the larger
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2x = (x+7) + 2
simplify and Solve
2x = x + 7 + 2
x = 9
Smaller number is 9 and the larger of the numbers is 16
check our answer
2*9 = 16 + 2