Question

The difference between two numbers is 28. The larger number is 8 less than twice the smaller number. Find both numbers. Please help !

Answer 1

x - y = 28
x = 2y - 8
now sub 2y - 8 in for x into the first equation
2y - 8 - y = 28
y = 28 + 8
y = 36
now sub 36 in for y into either of the equations to find x
x - y = 28
x - 36 = 28
x = 28 + 36
x = 64

large number (x) = 64
smaller number (y) = 36

Answer 2

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