Question 406873
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Hi
The sum of two numbers is 20
Let x and (20-x) represent the two numbers
Question states***
 3x = 2(20-x)
Solving for x
  5x = 40
   x = 8  The other number is 12   (20-8)

CHECKING our Answer***
  24 = 2*12