SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 24, and one is twice the other.Find the number.

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Question 157282: The sum of two numbers is 24, and one is twice the other.Find the number.


Answer by jojo14344(1513) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = 1st nnumber
x%2B2 = 2nd number, Twice the other number
Then, x%2B2x=24
3x=24 -----> cross%283%29x%2Fcross%283%29=cross%2824%298%2Fcross%283%29
x=8 ---------------------------> 1st number
2x=2%2A8=16 ---------------------> the other number
To check:
8%2B16=24
24=24
Thank you,
Jojo