Question 388050
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Hi
One positive integer is 18 more than a second positive integer
Let x and (x +18) represent the smaller and larger integer respectively
Question states***
 2(x+18) + 3x = 86
Solving for x
 2x + 36 + 3x = 86
     5x = 50
      x = 10, the smaller integer, the larger is 28     (10+18)

CHECKING our  Answer***
 2*28 + 3*10 = 45 + 30 = 86