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The sum of two numbers is 27. The larger number is 6 more than twice the smaller number. What is the number?

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Answer:

Explanation:

Let's say the numbers are x and y, and y is larger than x.

x + y = 27

y = 6 + 2x

Substitute:

x + (6 + 2x) = 27

3x + 6 = 27

3x = 21

x = 7

So x = 7 and y = 20.

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