one number is twice another number.if 15 is subtracted from the both numbers,then one of the new numbers becomes thrice that of the new number.find the numbers
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smaller number ---- x
larger number ------2x
x-15 = 3(2x - 15)
x-15 = 6x - 45
-5x = -30
x = 6
the two numbers are 6 and 12
check:
6-15 = -9
12-15 = -3
and -9 is 3 times the -3
All is good
larger number ------2x
x-15 = 3(2x - 15)
x-15 = 6x - 45
-5x = -30
x = 6
the two numbers are 6 and 12
check:
6-15 = -9
12-15 = -3
and -9 is 3 times the -3
All is good