SOLUTION: The Sum of two integers in 174, and the larger number is 12 more than 2 times the smaller number. Find the two numbers.

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Question 1111521: The Sum of two integers in 174, and the larger number is 12 more than 2 times the smaller number. Find the two numbers.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%2B%282x%2B12%29=174
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3x%2B12=174
3x=162
x=54-------the smaller number