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The sum of two numbers is 38. The larger of number is seven less than twice the smaller number.

Solution

The sum of two numbers is 38. The larger of number is seven less than twice the smaller number.

Solution

The numbers : 20 + 331, 18 - 331 or 20 - 331, 18 + 331

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 38

x y = 2 y - 7

x + y = 38, x y = 2 y - 7 : (x = 20 + 331, y = 18 - 331 x = 20 - 331, y = 18 + 331)

The numbers : 20 + 331, 18 - 331 or 20 - 331, 18 + 331

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