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The larger of two numbers is 10 less than twice the smaller number. if the sum of the two numbers is 38, find the tqo nubers

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let two number A and B, and A >B

as we know A+10=2B① && A+B =38②

①-② solve that
B=16 so A=22

so, they are 16 and 22
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