Question

One number is 9 more than twice another. If their difference is 22, what is the larger number? 13 31 35

Answer 1

x and y
x=2y+9
x-y=22
*x is the larger number*
plug in x to solve for y
2y+9-y=22
y+9=22
-9 both sides
y=13
plug in y and solve for X
x=2 (13)+9
x=26+9

x=35

Answer 2

The answer is 35...
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