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The larger of two numbers is 9 more than twice the smaller number. The sum of the numbers is 66. Find each number.

Solution

T h e l a r g er o f tw o n u mb ers i s 9 m ore t han tw i ce t h e s ma ll er n u mb er . T h e s u m o f t h e n u mb ers i s 66. F in d e a c h n u mb er .

Solution

The numbers : 47, 19

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 9 + 2 y

x + y = 66

x = 9 + 2 y, x + y = 66 : x = 47, y = 19

The numbers : 47, 19

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