SOLUTION: 1.separate 46 into two parts so that one part is more than twice as much as the first part. find each part.

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Question 411312: 1.separate 46 into two parts so that one part is more than twice as much as the first part. find each part.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
one part is more than twice as much as the first part
Let x and 2x represent the parts
Question states***
x + 2x = 46
Solving for x
3x = 46
x = 46/3. the parts are 46/3 and 92/3
CHECKING our Answer***
46/3 + 92/3 = 138/3 = 46
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