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Question 315714: sum of two numbers is 26. the largest number is 2 less than 3 times the smallest number. what is the smallest number
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+3x-2=26
4x=28
x=7
3x-2=19
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