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The sum of 2 numbers is 27. One half of the first number plus one third of the

second number is 11. Find the numbers.

User Sersun
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Answer:

x = 12, y = 15

Explanation:

x + y = 27

1 / 2 x + 1 / 3 y = 11

y = 27 - x

1 / 2 x + (27 - x) / 3 = 11

1 / 2 x + 9 - 1 / 3 x = 11

1 / 6 x = 2

x = 12

12 + y = 27

y = 15

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