SOLUTION: If the smaller of two numbers is one-half of the larger number and the sum of the two numbers is 57, find the numbers.

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Question 1188492: If the smaller of two numbers is one-half of the larger number and the sum of the two numbers is 57, find the numbers.
Answer by ikleyn(52858)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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    smaller + larger = 57

       x    +   2x   = 57

           3x        = 57

            x        = 57/3 = 19   the smaller.


ANSWER.  The smaller number is 19.  The greater number is 2*19 = 38.

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