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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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04-07-2016

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

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01-02-2021

Answer: 17

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