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the sum of 2 numbers is 27. one number is 2 times as large as the other. what are the numbers

Solution

t h e s u m o f 2 n u mb ers i s 27. o n e n u mb er i s 2 t im es a s l a r g e a s t h e o t h er . w ha t a re t h e n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : 18, 9

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 27

x = 2 y

x + y = 27, x = 2 y : x = 18, y = 9

The numbers : 18, 9

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