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The sum of two numbers is 27. One number is 2 times as large as the other. What are the numbers?

The sum of two numbers is 27. One number is 2 times as large as the other. What are-example-1
User Piernik
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Answer:

9 and 18

Explanation:

9 x 2 =18

9 + 18 = 27

User Tobiasopdenbrouw
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Answer:

Larger number: 18

Smaller number: 9

Explanation:

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