Question 415195
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Hi
One number is fifteen more than twice another
Let x and (2x+15) represent the two numbers
Question states***
  x + (2x+15)-9 = 18
Solving for x
    3x = 12
     x = 4   
 (2x+15)= 23    The two numbers are 4 and 23.

CHECKING our Answer***
 (4+23) - 9 =  27 - 9 = 18