Question

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Answer 1

Answer:

larger=13

smaller=5

Step-by-step explanation:

x=larger number; y=smaller number

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x-y=8

x=y+8 Use this to substitute for x.

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x+2=3y Substitute for x from above.

(y+8)+2=3y

y+10=3y Subtract y from each side.

10=2y Divide each side by 2.

5=y ANSWER 1: the smaller number is 5.

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x=y+8=5+8=13 ANSWER 2: The larger number is 13.

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CHECK:

x+2=3y

13+2=3(5)

15=15