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The sum of two numbers is 100. The larger number is 7 more than twice the smaller number. Find the numbers.

The sum of two numbers is 100. The larger number is 7 more than twice the smaller number. Find the numbers.
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The sum of two numbers

is 100. The larger number
is 7 more than twice the
smaller number. Find the
numbers.

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User Alin Stoian
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7 votes

Answer:

31 and 69

Explanation:

x+2x+7=100

3x+7=100

3x=93

x=31

2x+7=2·31+7=62+7=69

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User Dinesh Singh
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