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The sum of two numbers is 240. If one number is twice the other number, find the two numbers.

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Answer:

The sum of two numbers is 240. The larger number is 6 less than twice the smaller. Find the numbers.

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Let the smaller be "x" ; Larger is "2x-6"

EQUATION:

x + 2x-6 = 240

3x= 246

x = 82 (smaller)

2x-6 = 158 (larger)

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:

160 and 80

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