One number is 3 more than twice another. Their sum is 24. Find the numbers. show work

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Grant Trevor · Answer 1 · 2022-01-07T04:15:22+0000

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