SOLUTION: One number is 2/3 of another number. The sum of the two numbers is 15. Find the two numbers. Use a comma to separate your answers.

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Question 1157824: One number is 2/3 of another number. The sum of the two numbers is 15. Find the two numbers. Use a comma to separate your answers.


Found 2 solutions by Boreal, ikleyn:
Answer by Boreal(15235)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x and (2/3)x are the numbrs
their sum is (5/3)=15
multiply by the reciprocal (3/5) both sides
x=9
2/3 of x=6
numbers are (9, 6)
Answer by ikleyn(52797)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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    x +  = 15


     = 15


    x =  = 3*3 = 9.    


ANSWER.  The numbers are 9 and 6.

Solved.



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