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20 June, 15:26

The sum of two numbers is twice their difference. the larger number is 6 more than twice the smaller. find the numbers.

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  1. 20 June, 15:56
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    Let the numbers be x and y; x being the larger number and y being the smaller.

    Given,

    x + y = 2 * (x - y)

    x + y = 2x - 2y

    x = 3y

    Also given,

    x = 6 + 2y

    3y = 6 + 2y

    - - - y = 6

    Thus, x = 3y = 3*6 = 18.

    Therefore, the numbers are 18 and 6.
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