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" the second of two numbers is 1 more than twice the first. Their sum is 25. Find the numbers."
x=first number =
2x +1 = Second number =
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" the second of two numbers is 1 more than twice the first. Their sum is 25. Find the numbers."
x=first number =
2x +1 = Second number =
Answer by Paul(988) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First number = x
Second number = 2x+1
Their sum = 25
(x)+(2x+1)=25
3x+1-1=25-1
3x=24
x=8 (first number)
2(8)+1=17 (second number)
Hence, the two numbers are 8 and 17.
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