Question

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Answer 1

• 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

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