The sum of two numbers is 75. Three times the smaller number equals twice the larger.
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The sum of two numbers is . Three times the smaller number equals twice the larger. Find the numbers.
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For a problem in words, name the two unknowns, write one equation for each fact, solve the pair, and check the answer in the words of the problem.
The worked solution
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Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. The pair. and , so .
Step 2. Substitute. , so and .
Step 3. The larger. .
Check. .
Answer: and .
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