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The sum of two numbers is 17 one number is three less than 2/3 of the other number what is the lesson number

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Explanation:

Let 1st no . be x

Second no . = 2/3x - 3

Atq ,

=> x + 2/3 x - 3 = 17

=> 3x + 2x/3 = 20

=> 5x = 60

=> x = 12

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