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One number is 3 more than twice another. Their sum is 24. Find the numbers.
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User Usoban
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Answer:

7, 17

Explanation:

Let the first number be x

Let the second number be 3 + 2x

Sum of two numbers = 24

x + 3 + 2x = 24

3x = 24 - 3

3x = 21

x = 21 ÷ 3

x = 7

First number = x = 7

Second number = 3 + 2x = 17

User Grant Trevor
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Answer:

it easy 3 times 4 times 2

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