Question

The sum of two numbers is 54. The second is twice the first. Find both numbers

Answer 1

Answer:

Let x = one number

    y = the other number

x + y = 54   and

y = 2x

So,  x + 2x = 54 = 3x     Therefore, x = 18    &  y = 2x = 36

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