SOLUTION: the second of two numbers is 3 less than twice the first. their sum is 18. find the two numbers

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Question 593765: the second of two numbers is 3 less than twice the first. their sum is 18. find the two numbers

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+2x-3=18
3x=18+3
x=21/3
x=7
2x-3=11