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The sum of two numbers is 57. If the larger of the two numbers is 9 less than twice the smaller, find the two numbers.

Solution

The sum of two numbers is 57. If the larger of the two numbers is 9 less than twice the smaller, find the two numbers.

Solution

The numbers : 35, 22

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 57

x = 2 y - 9

x + y = 57, x = 2 y - 9 : x = 35, y = 22

The numbers : 35, 22

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