The larger of two numbers is 7 less than twice the smaller. If two more than 3 times the smaller decreased by the larger result is 23. Find the numbers.

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The larger of two numbers is 7 less than twice the smaller. If two more than 3 times the smaller decreased by the larger result is 23. Find the numbers.

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Let S = smaller number, then L = the larger = 3S - 7

The sum = 3S - 7 + S = 4S - 7 = 61

4S = 68

S = 17 and L = 44

Katharine Osborne answered Apr 30, 2022

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