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The difference between two numbers is 15. The greater number is two less than twice the lesser number.

Find the numbers.

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  • 27-12-2018

Answer:

x=32, y=17

Step-by-step explanation:

Difference between two numbers is 15:

x-y=15

Greater number (x) is two less than twice the lesser number:

x=2y-2

-----

x-y=15,

x=2y-2.


x-y-x=15-2y+2

-y=15-2y+2

y=15+2

y=17

-----

x-y=15

x-17=15

x=17+15

x=32

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