Question

the sum of two numbers is 5 the larger number is 14 more than twice the same number what is the larger number

Answer 1

Answer:

L=8

Step-by-step explanation:

S=smaller number

L=larger number

S+L=5 : S=5-L

L=14+2S

substitute for S:

L=14+2(5-L)

solve for L:

L=14+10-2L

3L=24

L=8

Answer 2

The larger number is 8.