SOLUTION: One number is half of another. If the sum of both equals 18, find the two numbers.

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Numbers -> SOLUTION: One number is half of another. If the sum of both equals 18, find the two numbers.      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 1041628: One number is half of another. If the sum of both equals 18, find the two numbers.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the two numbers be X and Y.
X=Y%2F2
and
X%2BY=18
Substituting,
Y%2F2%2BY=18
%283%2F2%29Y=18
Y=12
So then,
X=12%2F2
X=6