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  • 21-11-2021
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If the smaller of two numbers is one-half of the larger number and the sum of the two numbers is 78, find the numbers

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jaspreetkour
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  • 21-11-2021
divide 78 by 3
= 26
the numbers are 26 and 52
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bm20350 bm20350
  • 21-11-2021

Answer:

52 and 26

Step-by-step explanation:

2x=y

x+y=78

3x=78

x=26

2(26)=y

y=52

To check:

52+26=78

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