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19 February, 03:24

The sum of two numbers is 114. The second number is 24 less than twice the first number. Find the numbers.

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  1. 19 February, 06:19
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    46 and 68

    Step-by-step explanation:

    so let the first number=x

    the second number = 2x-24 since 24 less than twice the first number

    then

    2x-24+x=114

    simplify

    3x=114+24

    3x=138

    x=46

    2x-24 = 68
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