SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 66. The larger number is three less than twice the
smaller number. Find the numbers.
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Question 484780: The sum of two numbers is 66. The larger number is three less than twice the
smaller number. Find the numbers. Answer by deborabr(181) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! x+y=66
2y-3=x --> substituting x --> (2y-3)
(2y-3)+y=66
2y-3+y=66
2y+y=66+3
3y=69
y=69/3
y=23
replacing the y to find the x:
2y-3=x
2.23-3=x
46-3=x
43=x
Answer: 23 e 43
