A value 2 times a smaller number is 6 more than a larger number . Their difference is 8. smaller = larger =

Question

A value 2 times a smaller number is 6 more than a larger number . Their difference is 8.

smaller =

larger =

Answer 1

let x = the smaller number and y = the larger

2x = y + 6

y - x = 8 --> y = x+8

Substituting in for y

2x = (x+8) + 6

x = 8+6 = 14

y = 14+8 = 22

Smaller = 14

Larger = 22