SOLUTION: The difference between two numbers is 3. If the sum of twice the larger and the smaller is 48, find the two numbers.

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Question 301383: The difference between two numbers is 3.
If the sum of twice the larger and the
smaller is 48, find the two numbers.
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So represents the larger number and is equal to



We are given that:



But, by substitution:







So



Check:



Answer checks.

John