SOLUTION: When Sue and Steve played one-on-one basketball they scored a total of 63 points. Sue scored twice as many points as Steve. What were their scores?

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Question 448422: When Sue and Steve played one-on-one basketball they scored a total of 63 points. Sue scored twice as many points as Steve. What were their scores?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+2x=63
3x=63
x=21
Sue scored 42 points; Steve scored 21..