the larger of two numbers is twice the smaller number. if 12 is subtracted from the larger number, the result is 7 more than the smaller number. find the numbers

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the larger of two numbers is twice the smaller number. if 12 is subtracted from the larger number, the result is 7 more than the smaller number. find the numbers

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The larger number (L) = 19 the smaller number (S) = 9.5

L - 12 = 7 + S
L = 19 + S
L = 19

L = 2(S)
19 = 2(S)
9.5 = S

Aljgom answered Mar 18, 2018

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