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6 July, 02:21

The sum of two numbers is seventeen. Three less than three times the smaller is equal to the larger

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  1. 6 July, 05:58
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    The numbers are 5 and 12.

    Smaller number = x

    Larger number = y

    x + y = 17

    y = 3x - 3

    x + 3x - 3 = 17

    4x = 20

    x = 5

    smaller number is 5

    y = 3 (5) - 3

    y = 12

    larger number is 12.
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