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One number is three less than two times another number. If the sum of the numbers is 15, find the numbers.

Solution

One number is three less than two times another number. If the sum of the numbers is 15, find the numbers.

Solution

The numbers : 9, 6

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 2 y - 3

x + y = 15

x = 2 y - 3, x + y = 15 : x = 9, y = 6

The numbers : 9, 6

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