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8 October, 20:27

Two positive numbers have a difference of 5. the larger number is one more than twice the smaller. find the two numbers.

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  1. 8 October, 23:34
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    Let the numbers be x and y with x being the larger number.

    Given,

    x - y = 5

    x = 5 + y

    Also given,

    x = 1 + 2y

    5 + y = 1 + 2y

    y = 4

    x = 5 + y = 9

    Hence, the two numbers are 9 and 4.
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