reneemarinelli22 reneemarinelli22
  • 16-07-2022
  • Mathematics
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One number is 2 less than a second number. Twice the second number is 5 less than 3 times the first. Find the two numbers.

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jsimpson11000 jsimpson11000
  • 16-07-2022

Answer:

9 and 11  

Step-by-step explanation:

First number = x -2

Second number = x

  and   2x = 3(x-2)  - 5

            2x = 3x - 6 - 5

             x = 11

              first number = 11-2 = 9

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