What are two numbers that add to make 36 with one of the numbers be exactly twice the other

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Elyse Small

5 February, 04:16

What are two numbers that add to make 36 with one of the numbers be exactly twice the other

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Malcolm Friedman · Answer 1

To solve, set an equation:

First Number: x

Second Number: 2x

x+2x=36

3x=36

divide both sides by 3

x=13

First Number: (x) 12

Second Number: (2x) 24

Answers: 12 and 24

Shayla Lawrence · Answer 2

Let smallest number be x then largest = 2x

so x + 2x = 36

3x = 36

x = 12 and 2x = 24

The 2 numbers are 12 and 24