SOLUTION: Find two numbers whose sum is 100 if one number is 16 more than twice the smaller number.

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Question 761236: Find two numbers whose sum is 100 if one number is 16 more than twice the smaller number.
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We can solve this problem by a method called VEWAS
V=variable
E=equation
W=work (solving equation)
A=answer
S=sentence(optional)
V: let x=smallest number x#2=2x+16
E: x+2x+16=100
W: 3x+16=100 (solve for x)
3x=84
x=28(this is the smallest number) plug the smallest number into the equation in finding x#2 ---> 2(28)+16=56+16-->72
A: x=28 x#2=72
S: (optional) the two numbers are 28 and 72.