SOLUTION: The sum of two positive integers is 51. The first number is twice the second number. Find the two numbers.
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Question 748474: The sum of two positive integers is 51. The first number is twice the second number. Find the two numbers.
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n+m=51
m=2n
n+2n=51
3n=51
n=51/3
n=17
so the two numbers are 17 and 34
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