SOLUTION: One number is twice the other is 18. Please help me with this it's important

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Question 886345: One number is twice the other is 18. Please help me with this it's important
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Your question is not exactly clear.
Did you mean that one number is twice the other, and the total is 18?
If so, then:
x + 2x = 18
3x = 18
x = 6
(therefore, the other number is twice that, or 12)
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If something else, please repost.