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The sum of two numbers is 39. The sum of twice the larger number and three times the smaller number is 93. Find the smaller number.

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Answer:3 * (n + 4) = 93

3n + 12 = 93

Subtract 12 to both sides:

3n = 81

Divide 3 to both sides:

n = 27

Explanation:

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