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23 August, 10:53

The sum of two numbers is $30$. the difference of twice the larger number and three times the smaller number is $5$. what is the positive difference between the two numbers?

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  1. 23 August, 11:29
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    X+y=30

    2x-3y=5

    y=30-x

    2x-3 (30-x) = 30

    2x-90+3x=30

    5x=120

    x=24

    y=30-x

    y=30-24

    y=6

    The positive difference between the two numbers is 18.
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