the larger of two numbers is 20 less than twice the smaller number. if the sum of the two numbers is 38 find the two numbers

Question

the larger of two numbers is 20 less than twice the smaller number. if the sum of the two numbers is 38 find the two numbers

Answer 1

Let x = the smaller number

Let 2x - 20 = the larger number

x + 2x - 20 = 38

3x - 20 = 38

3x = 58

x = 19 1/3

2(19 1/3) - 20 = 38 2/3 - 20 = 18 2/3