The sum of two numbers is twice their difference. The larger number is 5 more than twice the smaller. Find the numbers.

Alex Naspo asked Jun 24, 2022

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Answer:

18 and 6

Explanation:

The sum of two numbers is twice their difference: 18 + 6 = 24, 18 - 6 = 12. 24 is twice of 12.

The larger number is 5 more than twice the smaller. Twice of 6 is 12. 5 more than 12 is 18.

Patter answered Jun 29, 2022

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