SOLUTION: 1.separate 46 into two parts so that one part is more than twice as much as the first part. find each part.

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Question 411312: 1.separate 46 into two parts so that one part is more than twice as much as the first part. find each part.
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Hi

one part is more than twice as much as the first part

Let x and 2x represent the parts

Question states***

 x + 2x = 46

Solving for x

   3x = 46

    x = 46/3.  the parts are 46/3 and 92/3

CHECKING our Answer***

 46/3 + 92/3 = 138/3 = 46