SOLUTION: smaller number is two less then one third the larger. The sum of the two numbers is 50
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Question 843088: smaller number is two less then one third the larger. The sum of the two numbers is 50
Answer by hamsanash1981@gmail.com(151) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the larger number be x ,then smaller number is x/3-2, (x-6)/3
x+(x-6)/3= 50
(4x-6)/3 = 50
4x- 6 = 150
4x = 144
x = 36
their ages are 36, 10
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