SOLUTION: The smaller number is 1/2 the larger. The sum of the two numbers equal 36. What are the two numbers?

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Question 799805: The smaller number is 1/2 the larger. The sum of the two numbers equal 36. What are the two numbers?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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12 and 24
x=2y
x+y=36
2y+y=36
3y=36
y=12
x=24