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Question 571499: hey, i realy need some with this question i have bee trying for hours
one number is nine less than twice another, and thier sum is 42. find the two numbers
thanks
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) About Me  (Show Source):
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one number is nine less than twice another, and thier sum is 42. find the two numbers
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let x=one of the numbers
2x-9=other number
x+2x-9=42
3x=51
x=17
2x-9=25
ans:
The two numbers are 17 and 25