Problema Solution
The greater of two integers is 9 more than twice the smaller. The sum of the two integers is 15.
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let x and y be the two integers, and x>y
the greater of two integers is 9 more than twice the smaller
y = 9 + 2x
the sum of the two integers is 15
x + y = 15
by solving the system of equations
y = 9 + 2x
x + y = 15
we find
x = 2
y = 13
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the two integers are 2 and 13.