SOLUTION: the total of 3 times the smaller and twice the larger is 27 3 (12-n) + 2n = 27 the smaller and larger numbers?

Question 567702: the total of 3 times the smaller and twice the larger is 27
3 (12-n) + 2n = 27
the smaller
and larger numbers?

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Distribute.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is

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