brykew17 brykew17
  • 04-05-2021
  • Mathematics
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One number is 9 more than twice another. Their difference is 22. What is the larger number? 13 31 35

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rayleencoria rayleencoria
  • 04-05-2021

x and y

x=2y+9

x-y=22

*x is the larger number*

plug in x to solve for y

2y+9-y=22

y+9=22

-9 both sides

y=13

plug in y and solve for X

x=2 (13)+9

x=26+9

x=35

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