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23 April, 02:31

the larger of two numbers is 1 less than 3 times the smaller number. if twice the smaller is increased by the larger number, the result is 18 more than the larger number. find both numbers.

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  1. 23 April, 03:25
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    x = 3y - 1

    2y + x = x + 18

    2y + 3y - 1 = 3y - 1 + 18

    5y - 1 = 3y + 17

    2y = 18

    y = 9

    x = 3 (9) - 1

    x = 27 - 1

    x = 26
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