Question

The larger of two numbers is equal to three times the smaller.if twice the larger is added to three times the smaller, the sum is 27.Find the anwser

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Answer 1

These numbers are 3 and 9

Explanation:

x - smaller number

3x - three times the smaller number = the larger number

2×3x - twice the targer number

2×3x+3x - twice the larger is added to three times the smaller

2×3x + 3x = 27

6x + 3x = 27

9x = 27

÷9 ÷9

x = 3

3x = 3×3 = 9