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Half the difference between two numbers is 2. The sum of the

greater number and twice the smaller number is 13. Find the
numbers.

User Merqurio
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Answer:

as below

Explanation:

1st the difference is 4 b/c half of 4 = 2

and

2*smaller +greater = 13

so check out small number that are 4 apart.. like 2 and 6

2(2)+6 =10

2(3) +7 = 13 aahh hah.. that's it

3 and 7 are the numbers being hunted :P

User Kovalex
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