Question 362574
The smaller of two numbers is 3 less than twice the larger number. If the larger number is decreased by 10, the result is the same as the smaller number. Find the numbers.
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larger: x
smaller: 2x-3
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Equation:
x-10 = 2x-3
x = -7 (larger)
2x-3 = -17 (smaller)
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Cheers,
Stan H.