One number is eight more than twice another. If their sum is decreased by nine, the result is fourteen. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

n = (8 + 2 m)

n + m - 9 = 14
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(8 + 2 m) + m = 23

8 + 3 m = 23

3 m = 15

m = 5
n = 18