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The difference between 2 numbers is 9. the first number plus twice the other number is 27. find the 2 numbers

Solution

T h e d i ff ere n ce b e tw ee n 2 n u mb ers i s 9. t h e f i rs t n u mb er pl u s tw i ce t h e o t h er n u mb er i s 27. f in d t h e 2 n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : 15, 6

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x - y = 9

x + 2 y = 27

x - y = 9, x + 2 y = 27 : x = 15, y = 6

The numbers : 15, 6

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