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The sum of two numbers is 114. The second number is 24 less than twice the first number. Find the numbers.

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  • 21-10-2019

Answer:

46 and 68

Step-by-step explanation:

so let the first number=x

the second number= 2x-24 since 24 less than twice the first number

then

2x-24+x=114

simplify

3x=114+24

3x=138

x=46

2x-24= 68

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