Solve the Problem. -One Number Is 2 Less Than a Second Number. Twice

question 40

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-One number is 2 less than a second number. Twice the second number is 37 more than 5 times the first. Find the two numbers.

• A)-11 and -9
• B)9 and 11
• C)-12 and -10
• D)-10 and -8

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