SOLUTION: Translate into an equation. (Use x to represent the smaller number.)
The sum of two numbers is fifteen. Three times the smaller is equal to two times the larger.
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The sum of two numbers is fifteen. Three times the smaller is equal to two times the larger.
Answer by hamsanash1981@gmail.com(151) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let x be smaller number and y be larger number then,
3x = 2y
x =2y/3
x+ y = 15
2y/3 + y = 15
5y/3 = 15
y =9
x = 2*9/3
x = 6
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