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30 November, 18:48

The larger of two numbers is 15 less than twice the smaller number. the sum of the two numbers is 39. find the two numbers.

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  1. 30 November, 18:58
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    Let the two numbers be x and y with x being the larger number.

    Given,

    x + y = 39

    x = 39 - y

    Also given,

    x = 2y - 15

    39 - y = 2y - 15

    3y = 54

    y = 18

    x = 39 - y = 39 - 18 = 21

    Hence, the two numbers are 21 and 18.
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