Question 700954
The sum of two numbers is 55. The qoutient obtained by dividing the larger number by the smaller number is 2, with a remainder of 7. Find the two numbers. 
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Equations:
x + y = 55
x/y = 2
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Rearrange:
x + y = 55
x = 2y
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y":
2y + y = 55
3y = 55
y = 55/3 = 18 1/3
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Solve for "x":
x = 2y
x = 2(55/3)
x = 115/3 = 36 2/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.