Math Problem Statement

The difference of twice a number and another number is 5. The sum of the two numbers is 19. Find the numbers. Write the numbers from least to greatest.

Solution

Let’s solve this step by step:

Problem:

We have two conditions:

  1. The difference of twice a number and another number is 5.
  2. The sum of the two numbers is 19.

Let the two numbers be xx and yy, where x<yx < y.

Step 1: Translate into equations

From the problem:

  1. 2xy=52x - y = 5 (Difference of twice xx and yy is 5)
  2. x+y=19x + y = 19 (Sum of xx and yy is 19)

Step 2: Solve the system of equations

From the second equation: y=19xy = 19 - x

Substitute y=19xy = 19 - x into the first equation: 2x(19x)=52x - (19 - x) = 5 Simplify: 2x19+x=52x - 19 + x = 5 3x19=53x - 19 = 5 3x=243x = 24 x=8x = 8

Substitute x=8x = 8 into y=19xy = 19 - x: y=198=11y = 19 - 8 = 11

Step 3: Write the numbers in order

The two numbers are: 8 and 11\boxed{8 \text{ and } 11}

Let me know if you'd like more details or have any questions! Here are some related problems for further practice:

  1. Solve for two numbers where the sum is 25 and the difference is 7.
  2. Solve for two numbers where the sum is 50 and twice the smaller number equals the larger number.
  3. Solve a system of equations where 3x+2y=183x + 2y = 18 and xy=2x - y = 2.
  4. What happens if the difference of twice a number and another number equals 0?
  5. Can you create your own problem based on this structure? Try solving it!

Tip: Always substitute one equation into the other to reduce variables when solving systems of equations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Systems of Equations

Formulas

Substitution method for solving systems of equations

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8