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The sum of two numbers is 30. If three times the smaller number is equal to two times the bigger one, find the numbers. ​

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  • Let the smaller number be x and the bigger number be y.
  • Therefore, 3x = 2y
    = > x = (2y)/(3)
    x + y = 30 \\ = > (2y)/(3) + y = 30 \\ = > (2y + 3y)/(3) = 30 \\ = > (5y)/(3) = 30 \\ = > y = (30 * 3)/(5) \\ = > y = 18
  • Therefore, the smaller number = 30 - 18 = 12

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Answers:The smaller number is 12.

Answers:The smaller number is 12.The bigger number is 18.

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