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20 April, 21:00

The larger of two number is two less than three times the smaller number. The sum of two numbers is forty-two. Find both numbers.

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  1. 20 April, 21:10
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    Larger number: 3x - 2

    Smaller number: x

    3x-2 + x = 42

    4x-2=42

    4x = 44

    x=11

    Now substitute:

    Larger number: 3 (11) - 2

    33 - 2

    31

    Smaller number: (11)
  2. 20 April, 21:43
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    let the smaller number be : x

    let the larger number be : 3x - 2

    3x - 2 + x = 42

    4 x - 2 = 42

    4x = 42 + 2 = 44

    x = 44 / 4 = 11

    Answer:

    smaller number = 11

    larger number = 3 (11) - 2 = 31
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