The sum of two numbers is 46. The larger number is twice the smaller number +10. Find both numbers. Do not solve!

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Find both numbers. Do not solve! ?????
So what do you want?

let the smaller be x
then the larger is 2x+10

x + 2x+10 = 46
N = 2n + 10

n + 2n + 10 = 46