SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 48, and one number is twice the other. Find the numbers

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Question 994433: The sum of two numbers is 48, and one number is twice the other. Find the numbers
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
The sum of two numbers is 48,
and one number is twice the other
x + 2x = 48
3x = 48
x = 48/3
x = 16
First number = 16
Second number = 32
Hope this helps :-)