SOLUTION: the sum of two positive intergers is 66. The first number is twice the second number. find the two numbers.

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Question 710218: the sum of two positive intergers is 66. The first number is twice the second number. find the two numbers.
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X+Y=66
X=2Y
2Y+Y=66
3Y=66
Y=66/3
Y=22 ANS. FOR THE SMALLER INTEGER.
X+22-66
X=66-22
X=44 ANS. FOR THE LARGER INTEGER.