Answers:
- smaller number = 16
- larger number = 27
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Step-by-step explanation:
x = smaller number
2x-5 = larger number, since it's five less than twice the smaller number
The sum of both values is 43, so,
(smaller)+(larger) = 43
(x) + (2x-5) = 43
3x-5 = 43
3x = 43+5
3x = 48
x = 48/3
x = 16 is the smaller number
2x-5 = 2*16-5 = 32-5 = 27 is the larger number
Check: 16+27 = 43
The answer is confirmed.