Question 358558
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Hi,
Let n represent the smaller number.  Then (25-x) would be the larger.
3x = 2(25-x) -5
Simplify and Solve
3x = 50 - 2x - 5
5x = 45
x = 9
Smaller number is 9, the larger number is  16
checking our answer
3*9 = 27 = 2*16 - 5