Question 1160877
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If the smaller number is x, then the larger number is x+4.


The equation is


    2x + (x+4) = 25.


Simplify and solve


    2x + x + 4 = 25

    3x         = 25 - 4 = 21

    x                   = 21/3 = 7.


<U>ANSWER</U>.  The numbers are 7 and 11.


<U>CHECK</U>.   2*7 + 11 = 14 + 11 = 25.    ! Correct !
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