Algebra 1 Word problem

Question

The larger of two numbers is twice the smaller number increased by 21. The difference of the two numbers is negative 13. Find the two numbers.

Answer 1

The question has strange wording but I did my best to interpret it.

Smaller Number = x

Larger number can then be defined as 2x + 21

2x + 21 - x = 13

x + 21 = 13

x = -8

Smaller number = -8

Larger Number = (2 * -8) + 21 = 5