SOLUTION: The larger of two numbers is twice the smaller. If the sum of the numbers is 120, find the numbers.
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Question 488069: The larger of two numbers is twice the smaller. If the sum of the numbers is 120, find the numbers.
Answer by John10(297) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y = 2x
x + y = 120
x + 2x = 120
3x = 120
x = 40
y = 80
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