Algebraic Equation Word Problems | Problem 1

There is a tray of cookies on the table, waiting to be split upon a number of children. If every child gets two cookies, there will be 12 pieces left. If every child gets three cookies, there will be five pieces left.
How many children are there, and how many cookies are on the tray?

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