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the sum of a positive number and twice another positive number is 36. what are the numbers

Solution

t h e s u m o f a p os i t i v e n u mb er an d tw i ce an o t h er p os i t i v e n u mb er i s 36. w ha t a re t h e n u mb ers

Solution

The number : 12

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

x + 2 x = 36

Solve for

x, x + 2 x = 36 : x = 12

The number : 12

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