SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 231. The larger is twice the smaller. what are the numbers ?
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Question 249981: The sum of two numbers is 231. The larger is twice the smaller. what are the numbers ?
Answer by College Student(505) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Since the large number is twice the smaller...
Let x = smaller number
Let 2x = larger number
Since their sum is 231, our equation becomes:
Simplify and solve for x.
I'll let you take it from here. :)
(x=77)
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