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One number is 7 more than twice another. If thelr difference is 22, what is the larger number?

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User Naruil
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Answer:

37

Explanation:

Let x be the smaller number. 2x+7 is the larger number. Their difference is 22:

x+22=2x+7

x=15

So the smaller number is 15 and the larger number is 2(15)+7=37.

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