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the sum of two numbers is 54. The second number is 3 more than twice the first number

Solution

t h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s 54. T h e seco n d n u mb er i s 3 m ore t han tw i ce t h e f i rs t n u mb er

Solution

The numbers : 17, 37

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 54

y = 3 + 2 x

x + y = 54, y = 3 + 2 x : x = 17, y = 37

The numbers : 17, 37

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