Question 761522
The sum of two integers is 23. If the larger integer is one less than twice the smaller, then find the larger integer.
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Equations:
a + b = 23
a = 2b-1
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Substitute for "a" and solve for "b":
2b-1+b = 23
3b = 24
b = 8
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a = 23-8 = 15
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Cheers,
Stan H.