SOLUTION: Sum of two numbers is 66.the larger number is three more than twice the smaller number. Find the number.

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Question 1019511: Sum of two numbers is 66.the larger number is three more than twice the smaller number. Find the number.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
Make smaller number = 'x'
Larger number = 3 + 2x
Sum of two numbers is 66
x + 3 + 2x = 66
3x + 3 = 66
3x = 63
x = 21
Smaller number = 21
Larger number = 45
Hope this helps :-)