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4. The larger of two numbers is twice the smaller number. If 12 is subtracted from the larger

number, the result is 7 more than the smaller number. Find the numbers.

User Kardaj
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I believe the numbers are 19 and 38

19 x 2= 38

38 - 12= 26
And 19 + 7 =26
or 26 - 7 =19
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