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The larger of two numbers is twice the smaller. If the sum of the two numbers is 96, find both numbers

Solution

T h e l a r g er o f tw o n u mb ers i s tw i ce t h e s ma ll er . I f t h e s u m o f t h e tw o n u mb ers i s 96, f in d b o t h n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : 64, 32

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 2 y

x + y = 96

x = 2 y, x + y = 96 : x = 64, y = 32

The numbers : 64, 32

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