Question 399610
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Hi
the second number is 3 less than twice the first
Let x and (2x-3) represent the numbers
Question states***
 x  + (2x-3) = 75
Solving for x
     3x = 78
      x = 26, the first number.  the second number is 49  (2*26-3)
CHECKING our Answer***
    26 + 49 = 75