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23 December, 00:49

The second of two numbers is 3 less than twice the first. Their sum is 36. Find the numbers.

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  1. 23 December, 01:05
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    The first number = x

    The second number = 2x-3

    x + 2x-3 = 36

    3x = 36+3

    3x = 39

    x = 39/3

    x = 13

    The first number = x = 13

    The second number = 2x-3 = 2*13 - 3 = 26 - 3 = 23
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