Question 410527
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Hi
one is twice another number
Let x and 2x represent the smaller number and larger number respectively
Question states***
 2x - 10 = x+2
Solving for x
      x = 12, the smaller number.  The larger number is 24.
CHECKING our Answer***
 24-10 = 12 + 2 = 14