One number is equal to two times a second number. Two times the

first number plus two times the second number is 24. If you let x stand

for the first number and y for the second, what are the two numbers?

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Kiara Love

13 July, 08:53

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Kathleen Weber · Answer 1

First number = x

second number = y = 2x

2 (x) * 2 (2x) = 24

2x*4x = 24

8x^2 = 24

x^2 = 4

x = 2

First number = 2

Second number = 4

One number is equal to two times a second number. Two times thefirst number plus two times the second number is 24. If you let x standfor the first number and y for the second, what are the two numbers?