SOLUTION: One number is fifteen more than twice another. If their sum is decreased by nine, the result is eighteen. Find the numbers. (Enter solutions from smallest to largest.)

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Question 415195: One number is fifteen more than twice another. If their sum is decreased by nine, the result is eighteen. Find the numbers. (Enter solutions from smallest to largest.)
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Hi

One number is fifteen more than twice another

Let x and (2x+15) represent the two numbers

Question states***

  x + (2x+15)-9 = 18

Solving for x

    3x = 12

     x = 4   

 (2x+15)= 23    The two numbers are 4 and 23.



CHECKING our Answer***

 (4+23) - 9 =  27 - 9 = 18