Problema Solution
The sum of 2 numbers is 46. If twice the small number is subtracted from the larger number, the result is 7. Find the two numbers.
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Let 'x' and 'y' represent the numbers, and let x < y.
x + y = 46
y - 2x = 7
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x = 13
y = 33
The two numbers are 13 and 33.