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Does anyone have any idea how to figure this out?! im so confused pls help :))))))

Does anyone have any idea how to figure this out?! im so confused pls help :))))))-example-1
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the sum of 2 numbers is 41. if we call the smaller number x then the other number is 41-x.
41-x=2x-1
42=3x
x=14
41-14 is 27
the two numbers are 14 and 27
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