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  • 18-06-2021
  • Mathematics
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the sum of two numbers is 37 and the greater number is 5 less than twice the Lesser number find the positive intergers ​

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Abu99
Abu99 Abu99
  • 18-06-2021

Answer:

x = 14

y = 23

Step-by-step explanation:

x = first number

y = second and greater number

x + y = 37 ⇒ y = 37 - x

y + 5 = 2x

Substitution:

(37 - x) + 5 = 2x

42 - x = 2x

3x = 42

x = 14

y = 37 - (14)

y = 23

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