Question 423037
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Hi
twice the larger number exceeds three times the smaller by 12 
Let x and y represent the smaller and larger number respectivley
Question states***
 (1/2)(x+y) = (3/2)(y-x)  |x+y = 3y - 3x  and 4x = 2y and y = 2x
    2y = 3x + 12
    4x = 3x + 12    |Substituting 2x for y
     x = 12 and y = 24    (y = 2*12)
 
 CHECKING our Answer***
 1/2*36 = 3/2* 12 = 18