SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 9. One number is 3 less than twice the other. Find the two numbers.

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Question 164769: The sum of two numbers is 9. One number is 3 less than twice the other. Find the two numbers.
Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Call the numbers and


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The numbers are 5 and 4

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