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One number is 3 more than 2 times another. their product is 27 . find the numbers.

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The equation is n + 3 + 2n = 27
n + 2n = 27 - 3
3n = 24
n= 24 /3
n = 8

then, 8 + 3 + 2(8)
8 + 3 + 16 = 27

And the numbers are: 8 and 16 (+3)

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