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PLEASE HELP ASAP The difference between two numbers is 15. The greater number is two less than twice the lesser number. Find the numbers.
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The difference between two numbers is 15. The greater number is two less than twice the lesser number.

Find the numbers.

User Gila
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X-y= 15
2y-x=2

Adding these two together:
Y=17
Therefore, x = 32
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