SOLUTION: the sum of a number is 27. if the lesser number is doubled, the result would be six more than the greater number. what are the two numbers?

Question 594690: the sum of a number is 27. if the lesser number is doubled, the result would be six more than the greater number. what are the two numbers?
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the sum of a number is 27. if the lesser number is doubled, the result would be six more than the greater number. what are the two numbers
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let x=larger number
27-x=smaller number
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2(27-x)=x+6
54-2x=x+6
3x=48
x=16
27-x=11
ans:
larger number=16
smaller number=11
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