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14-11-2019
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The second of two numbers is is 3 less than twice the first. Their sum is 42. Find the numbers.

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loanimates77 loanimates77

21-08-2021

Answer:

15 and 27

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x represent the smallest number.

2x-3+x=42

3x=45

x=15

the other number should be:

(2*15)-3=27

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