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16 April, 21:52

find the two numbers whose difference is 22 and the larger is 2 more than twice the smaller. (translate to a system of equations and solve)

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  1. 16 April, 22:16
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    X will represent the larger number, and y the smaller

    x - y = 22 - > x = 22 + y

    x = 2 + 2y

    22 + y = 2 + 2y

    y = 20

    x = 22 + 20

    x = 42
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