Math Problem Statement
Team one has twice as many workers as team two. Because of increased productivity, the number of workers on team one is reduced by 5, and the number of workers on team two is reduced by 2. How many workers are on each team now if there are 7 more workers on team one than on team two?
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Word Problems
Formulas
2x - 5 = (x - 2) + 7
Theorems
Linear Equation Solving
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8
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