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The larger of two numbers is five more than twice the smaller. The difference is thirteen. Find numbers.

The larger of two numbers is five more than twice the smaller. The difference is thirteen. Find numbers.
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The larger of two numbers is five more than twice the smaller. The difference is thirteen. Find numbers.

User Manuel Alvarez
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the numbers are x and y
x>y

x=5+2y

x-y=13
so
sub 5+2y for x
5+2y-y=13
5+y=13
y=8

sub back
x-y=13
x-8=13
21=x

the numbres are 21 and 8
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