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Two positive numbers have a difference of 21. The larger number is five more than twice the smaller. Find the two numbers.

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Hihelp113
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  • 24-06-2021

Answer:

X = 29

Y = 8

Step-by-step explanation:

X - y = 21

X = 2y + 5

Substitute:

2y+5-y= 21

2y = 16

Y = 8

X-8 = 21

X = 29

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One is 29 and one is 28
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