SOLUTION: one number is twice the other. the sum of the numbers is 246. what are the two numbers?

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Question 668606: one number is twice the other. the sum of the numbers is 246. what are the two numbers?
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = 2y
x+y = 246
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2y + y = 246
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Combine like terms
3y = 246
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Divide both sides by 3
highlight_green%28y+=+82%29
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x = 2(82) = highlight_green%28x=164%29
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The numbers are 82 and 164
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