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the sum of two numbers is 13. if twice the larger number is increased by 2, the result is equal to 5 times the smaller number. find the numbers

 Apr 6, 2017
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let the larger number =L
The smaller number =S
L + S = 13
2L + 2 =5S , solve for L, S
L = 9
S = 4

 Apr 6, 2017

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