SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers, one which is two thirds of the other ,is 45 .find the smaller number.

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Question 916941: The sum of two numbers, one which is two thirds of the other ,is 45 .find the smaller number.
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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a + b = 45
a = 2/3b
2/3b + 1b = 45
12%2F3b = 45
45/1.667 = 27
The numbers are 27 and 18