One integer is eight more than another integer. Twice the sum of these integers is 88. Find the larger of these two integers.

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One integer is eight more than another integer.  Twice the sum of these integers is 88. Find the larger of these two integers.

David W. · Accepted Answer

2(a + a + 8) = 882a + 8 = 442a = 36a = 18Can you find the other?

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