Bob A. answered • 02/28/15
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Write two equations.
the difference of the two numbers is 17
X - Y = 17
the larger is twice the smaller decreased by 13
X = 2 ·Y - 13
Now solve the simultaneous equations by any method, substitution or by elimination.
