Question 370374
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Hi,
Let x represent the larger number.  Then (x-7) would be the smaller
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2(x-7) = x+3
solving for x
2x - 14 = x + 3
x = 17, the larger number.  Smaller number is 10.   (17-7)
checking our answer
2*10 = 17+3 = 20