the sum of two numbers is 5 the larger number is 14 more than twice the same number what is the larger number

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Answer:

L=8

Explanation:

S=smaller number

L=larger number

S+L=5 : S=5-L

L=14+2S

substitute for S:

L=14+2(5-L)

solve for L:

L=14+10-2L

3L=24

L=8

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