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Separate the number 51 into two parts so that the second part is 3 more than twice as large as the first part.

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If I’m interpreting this correctly, you have to break 51 down into its factors. 51 only has two and they’re both prime numbers.
51 = 3 x 17
17 is 3 more than 6 (2 x 3)
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