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one number is twice a second number. the sum of the numbers is 27. find the numbers

Solution

o n e n u mb er i s tw i ce a seco n d n u mb er . t h e s u m o f t h e n u mb ers i s 27. f in d 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 = 2 y

x + y = 27

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

The numbers : 18, 9

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