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  • 25-02-2022
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The sum of two numbers is −114. One number is 24 less than the other. Find the numbers.

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  • 25-02-2022
46 and 68.

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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