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one integer is 30 more than another integer if the difference between the larger and twice the smaller is 8 find the integers

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x = larger int
y = smaller int
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x - y = 30
x - 2y = 8
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x - y = 30
x - 2y = 8

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solution:
x = larger int = 52
y = smaller int = 22
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