SOLUTION: The difference of 2 numbers is 15.The smaller number is 3 more than half the larger number.Find both numbers? Could someone please help me with this problem.I got this answer sm

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Question 119357: The difference of 2 numbers is 15.The smaller number is 3 more than half the larger number.Find both numbers?
Could someone please help me with this problem.I got this answer sm#=21 Lg#=36.Is this correct?Many thanks

Answer by checkley71(8403)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
YES. YOUR ANSWER IS CORRECT.
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