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4 August, 17:11

The larger of two numbers is five more than twice the smaller. The difference is thirteen. Find numbers.

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  1. 4 August, 18:09
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    The numbers are x and y

    x>y

    x=5+2y

    x-y=13

    so

    sub 5+2y for x

    5+2y-y=13

    5+y=13

    y=8

    sub back

    x-y=13

    x-8=13

    21=x

    the numbres are 21 and 8
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