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The sum of two numbers is twenty-one the larger number is three more than twice the smaller number . What are the two numbers ?

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Answer:

6 and 15

Explanation:

n1 + n2 = 21

2(n1) + 3 = n2

n1 = 6

n2 = 15

6 + 15 = 21

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