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15 March, 09:35

The sum of two numbers is 17. One number is 3 less than 2/3 of the other number. What is the lesser number?

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  1. 15 March, 09:52
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    the sum of two numbers is 17

    write an equation

    (x) + (2x+2) = 17

    solve for x

    x+2x+2=17

    3x+2=17 3x=15 x=5

    Answer: first number is 5

    solve for second number

    2x+2=second number

    2 (5) + 2=second number

    10+2=12

    Answer: second number is 12

    check

    12+5=17
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