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Two positive numbers have a difference of 21. The larger number is five more than twice the smaller. Find the two numbers.
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Two positive numbers have a difference of 21. The larger number is five more than twice the smaller. Find the two numbers.
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One is 29 and one is 28
Answer:
X = 29
Y = 8
Step-by-step explanation:
X – y = 21
X = 2y + 5
Substitute:
2y+5-y= 21
2y = 16
Y = 8
X-8 = 21
X = 29