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the difference of two numbers is eighteen. if five more than twice the smaller number is three less than the larger number, fond the two numbers

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Answer:

X = 31

Y = 13

Step-by-step explanation:

X = larger number

Y = smaller number

  • x = 2y + 5
  • y = x - 3

x - y = 18

  • 2y + 5 - y = 18

Combine like variables:

  • y + 5 = 18

Solve for y:

  • y + 5 - 5 = 18 - 5
  • y = 13

Solve for x:

  • X = 2y + 5
  • X = 2(13) + 5
  • X = 31

Check:

  • 31 - 13 = 18

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