Question

Two positive numbers have a difference of 5. the larger number is one more than twice the smaller. find the two numbers.

Answer 1

Let the numbers be x and y with x being the larger number.

Given,

x - y = 5

x = 5 + y

Also given,

x = 1 + 2y

5 + y = 1 + 2y

y = 4

x = 5 + y = 9

Hence, the two numbers are 9 and 4.