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  • 02-05-2017
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The sum of two numbers is 64. Twice the smaller number is 10 less than the larger number. What are the numbers?

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PHDFlopper
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  • 02-05-2017
x = first number
64 - x = second number {sum of two numbers is 64} 
2x = 64 - x - 10 {twice smaller is ten less than larger}
2x = 54 - x {combine like terms}
3x = 54 
x = 18
64 - x = 46 {substituted 18 for x} 

the two numbers are 18 and 46
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hs180806
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  • 02-05-2017
I  that the two numbers are 18 and 24

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