Question 957328
the larger of two number is 10 less than twice the smaller number. The sum of the two numbers is 35. Find the two numbers.
L=larger number; S=smaller number
L=2S-10
S+L=35 Substitute for L
S+(2S-10)=35 Add 10 to each side.
3S=45 Divide each side by 3.
S=15 ANSWER: The smaller number is 15.
L=2S-10=2(15)-10=30-10=20 ANSWER 2: The larger number is 20.