The difference of squares of two numbers is 88. If the larger number is 5 less than twice the smaller number, then find the two numbers

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The difference of squares of two numbers is 88. If the larger number is 5 less than twice the smaller number, then find the two numbers

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answered Feb 17, 2018 by Vikash Kumar (144,729 points) 8 11 21
 
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Let the smaller number be.x Then, larger number =2x-5 
It is given that the difference of the square of the number is 88.

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