The larger of two numbers is equal to three times the smaller.if twice the larger is added to three times the smaller, the sum is 27.Find the anwser Pls help thank you

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Immanuel Kirubaharan · Answer 1 · 2021-06-20T04:18:07+0000

Answer:

Explanation:

x - smaller number

3x - three times the smaller number = the larger number

2×3x - twice the targer number

2×3x+3x - twice the larger is added to three times the smaller

2×3x + 3x = 27

6x + 3x = 27

9x = 27

÷9 ÷9

x = 3

3x = 3×3 = 9