Answer: 48
Step-by-step explanation:
We have to write a system of equations:
The difference between two numbers is 29. Difference means one number (y) minus another number (x) equals 29.
y-x =29
If five times the smaller ( 5 times x , x is the smaller number because is the number to subtract) is subtracted from twice the larger, (2y)
The result will be one
2y-5x =1
Now, we have to multiply the first equation by 2, and subtract the second equation to the first one:
2y -2x = 58
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2y-5x =1
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3x =57
Solve for x:
x =57/3 =19
Replacing the value of x on any equation:
y-x =29
y-19 =29
y = 29+19 = 48
48 (y)> 19(x)
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