Question

the sum of two numbers is 94 . the larger number is 5 less than twice the smaller number . find the numbers
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Answer 1

this is the answer.

Answer 2

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Here is the solution:

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Define x:

Let the smaller number be x

The larger number is 2x - 5

Form equation and solve for x:

x + (2x - 5) = 94

x + 2x - 5 =94

3x - 5 = 94

3x = 99

x = 33

Find the numbers:

smaller number = x = 33

larger number =3x - 5 = 2(33) - 5 = 61

Answer: The smaller number is 33 and the larger number is 61.