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The sum of two numbers is 41. The larger number is one less than twice the smaller number. Find the numbers.

The sum of two numbers is 41. The larger number is one less than twice the smaller number. Find the numbers.
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The sum of two numbers is 41. The larger number is one less than twice the smaller number. Find the numbers.

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small a

larger 2a-1


a+2a-1=41


3a=42


a=14

2a-1=2.14-1=27
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