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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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 PHDFlopper · Answer 1 · 2017-05-02T01:17:52+02:00

PHDFlopper PHDFlopper

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 hs180806 · Answer 2 · 2017-05-02T01:21:40+02:00

hs180806 hs180806

02-05-2017

I that the two numbers are 18 and 24

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