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OpenStudy (anonymous):

One number is 3 more than 2 times another and there sum is 27 find the numbers.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

one number is say n. then the other is \[2n+3\] and their total is \[n+2n+3\] and since you know the total is 27, put \[n+2n+3=27\] and solve using ... ALGEBRA!

OpenStudy (lilg132):

n =8

OpenStudy (hoblos):

8 & 19

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wait so they are the same number?

OpenStudy (lilg132):

8 and 19

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