SOLUTION: find the number that such the second number is 3 more than twice the first no.and the sum is 72

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Question 758956: find the number that such the second number is 3 more than twice the first no.and the sum is 72
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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First no. = x
Second no. = 3x
x + 3x = 72
4x = 72
x = 18
First no. = 18
Second no. = 54
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