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The sum of two numbers is 26. Half the larger number increased by five is same as the smaller number. Find the numbers

Solution

The sum of two numbers is 26. Half the larger number increased by five is same as the smaller number. Find the numbers

Solution

The numbers : 14, 12

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 26

\frac{1}{2} x + 5 = y

x + y = 26, \frac{1}{2} x + 5 = y : x = 14, y = 12

The numbers : 14, 12

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