The larger of two numbers is 15 less than twice the smaller number. the sum of the two numbers is 39. find the two numbers.

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Vinay B R · Answer 1 · 2018-06-02T01:57:50+0000

Let the two numbers be x and y with x being the larger number.

Given,

x + y = 39

x = 39 - y

Also given,

x = 2y - 15

39 - y = 2y - 15

3y = 54

y = 18

x = 39 - y = 39 - 18 = 21

Hence, the two numbers are 21 and 18.

The larger of two numbers is 15 less than twice the smaller number. the sum of the two numbers is 39. find the two numbers.

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