Question

The larger of two numbers is 10 less than twice the smaller number. If the sum of these two numbers is 38, find the two numbers

Answer 1

16 and 22

Explanation:

2x-10+x=38

3x+10 = 74

-10 -10

3x/3 = 48/3

x=16

2(16)-10

32-10

16,22

Answer 2

the answer would be 22 for the larger number and 16 for the smaller number.