One number is eight more than twice another. if their difference is 25, what is the larger number? 17 42 35

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Noelle Browning

16 September, 16:34

One number is eight more than twice another. if their difference is 25, what is the larger number? 17 42 35

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Case Miller · Answer 1

X = 2y + 8

x - y = 25

2y + 8 - y = 25

y = 25 - 8

y = 17

x = 2y + 8

x = 2 (17) + 8

x = 34 + 8

x = 42

the larger number (x) = 42 ... and the smaller number (y) = 17