SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 27. One half of the first number plus one third of the second number is 11. Find the numbers.

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Question 276345: The sum of two numbers is 27. One half of the first number plus one third of the second number is 11. Find the numbers.
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+y=27
x/2 + y/3 = 11
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3x+2y=66 multiply each side by 6.
y=27-x
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3x+2(27-x)=66 substitute 27-x for y
3x+54-2x=66
x+54=66
x=12
y=15
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Ed