document.write( "Question 1188492: If the smaller of two numbers is one-half of the larger number and the sum of the two numbers is 57, find the numbers. \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #819583 by ikleyn(52866) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "    smaller + larger = 57\r\n" );
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document.write( "       x    +   2x   = 57\r\n" );
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document.write( "           3x        = 57\r\n" );
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document.write( "            x        = 57/3 = 19   the smaller.\r\n" );
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document.write( "ANSWER.  The smaller number is 19.  The greater number is 2*19 = 38.\r\n" );
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