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6 December, 09:16

The sum of two numbers is twice their difference. the larger number is 2 more than twice the smaller. find the numbers. smaller number 1 larger number 3

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  1. 6 December, 10:06
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    X+y=2 (x-y)

    x+y=2x-2y

    3y=x

    x-2y=2

    then, substitute

    (3y) - 2y=2

    y=2

    so, x=3 (2)

    x=6

    x the largest

    y the smallest
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