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The sum of two numbers is 31. The sum of the smaller and 2 times the larger is 48. Find the numbers.

Solution

T h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s 31. T h e s u m o f t h e s ma ll er an d 2 t im es t h e l a r g er i s 48. F in d t h e n u mb ers .

Solution

The numbers : 14, 17

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 31

x + 2 y = 48

x + y = 31, x + 2 y = 48 : x = 14, y = 17

The numbers : 14, 17

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