Question

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The sum of two numbers is 15. Twice one number equals 3 times the other. Find the numbers

Answer 1

The numbers should be 7 and 8

Answer 2

6 and 9

Explanation:

x + y =15

2x = 3y Set up system of equations

x =
`(3y)/(2)` Solve for x

`(3y)/(2)` + y = 15 Substitute

3y + 2y = 30

y = 6

x = 9