one of the 2 number is twice the other. Their sum is 12, find the numbers.
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1st number = 4
2nd number = 8
Step-by-step explanation:
Given sum of the numbers = 12
1st number = x
2nd number = twice the other number
= 2x
Equation. = x + 2x = 12
Add 2x + 1x = 3x = 12
3 will go to other side. = x = 12/3
= x = 4
Therefore 1st number. = 4
2nd number. = 2x
= 2*4
Therefore 2nd number. = 8
Verification. = 4 + 8 = 12
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