Question

Two positive numbers have a difference of 21. The larger number is five more than twice the smaller. Find the two numbers.

Answer 1

One is 29 and one is 28

Answer 2

X = 29

Y = 8

Explanation:

X - y = 21

X = 2y + 5

Substitute:

2y+5-y= 21

2y = 16

Y = 8

X-8 = 21

X = 29