<PRE><B>Question 363423</B>
x + x + 3 = 27


2x + 3 = 27


2x = 27 - 3


2x = 24


x = 24/2


x = 12


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y = x + 3


y = 12 + 3


y = 15


Final Answer: x = 12, y = 15






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