1. The larger of two numbers is 18 more than twice the smaller number. If the sum of the two numbers is 93, find both numbers.

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Mafick · Answer 1 · 2021-09-13T16:52:53+0000

Answer:

Let X be the smaller

Explanation:

the larger is 2X+18 <--- 18 MORE than Twice the smaller

Their total is 93 = 2x + 18 + x = 3x + 18

75 = 3x

x = 25

The smaller is 25

the larger is 68