The sum of two numbers is 104. the larger is one less than twice the smaller number. find the numbers

The larger number is 69 and the smaller number is 35.

Step-by-step explanation:

Find the equations. Here x will be the larger number and y will be the smaller number.

x + y = 104

x = 2y -1

Substitute:

(2y -1) + y = 104

3y = 105

y = 35

x = 2(35) - 1

x = 70 - 1

x = 69

The larger number is 69 and the smaller number is 35.