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Set up an algebraic equation and then solve.One integer is 30 more than another integer. If the difference between the larger and twice the smaller is 8 , find the integers.
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According to the problem, $x$ is 30 more than $y$, so we can write this as: \[x = y + 30\] Show more…
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