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The sum of two numbers is 51 and the greater number is twice the smaller number. Find the numbers.

a) set up the variables
Let _______ represent the first number Then _______ will represent the second number.
b) What is the equation that represents the above situation? c) Solve the equation.

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Answer:

34 and 17

Explanation:

x+y=51

2y=x

2y+y=51

3y=51

y=17

2(17)=x

x=34

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