Hi

the second number is 3 less than twice the first

Let x and (2x-3) represent the numbers

Question states***

 x  + (2x-3) = 75

Solving for x

     3x = 78

      x = 26, the first number.  the second number is 49  (2*26-3)

CHECKING our Answer***

    26 + 49 = 75  

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