SOLUTION: The difference between two numbers is 3. If the sum of twice the larger and the smaller is 48, find the two numbers. this is how I tried to solve it.
2n + n - 3 =48 n = 15 Th
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Question 301834: The difference between two numbers is 3. If the sum of twice the larger and the smaller is 48, find the two numbers. this is how I tried to solve it.
2n + n - 3 =48 n = 15 Thanks in advance for your help.
Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The difference between two numbers is 3. If the sum of twice the larger and the smaller is 48, find the two numbers. this is how I tried to solve it.
2n + n - 3 =48 n = 15 Thanks in advance for your help.
let one number be x
the other number will x-3
2x+x-3=48
3x=48+3 ( sign changes when you shift it to the other side )
3x=51
x= 51/3
x=17
the other number will be 14
2*17+14=48
ananth
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