SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 27. One half of the first number plus one third of the second number is 11. Find the numbers.
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Question 276345: The sum of two numbers is 27. One half of the first number plus one third of the second number is 11. Find the numbers.
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+y=27
x/2 + y/3 = 11
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3x+2y=66 multiply each side by 6.
y=27-x
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3x+2(27-x)=66 substitute 27-x for y
3x+54-2x=66
x+54=66
x=12
y=15
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Ed
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