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One number is 9 more than twice another number. Their sum is 54. find the numbers

Solution

O n e n u mb er i s 9 m ore t han tw i ce an o t h er n u mb er . T h e i r s u m i s 54. f in d t h e n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : 39, 15

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 9 + 2 y

x + y = 54

x = 9 + 2 y, x + y = 54 : x = 39, y = 15

The numbers : 39, 15

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