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18-11-2018
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The larger of two numbers is 10 less than twice the smaller number. If the sum of the two numbers is 38 find the two numbers.

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rozorsharp789 rozorsharp789

18-11-2018

let the smaller number be x

then, bigger number = 2x-10

next, x+2x-10 = 38

=3x-10 = 38

3x= 38+10=48

x=48/3

x=16

then bigger number = 2x-10 = 2*16-10= 22

hope this helps. C:

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