Question

The sum of two numbers is 24. One of them is equal to twice the other. Find the numbers.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The Numbers are 8 and 16.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :

Sum of the numbers = 24

One Number = Twice of another

To find :

The Numbers

Solution :

Let the Numbers be -

• One as x
• Second as 2x

$\longrightarrow \: x + 2x = 24 \\ \longrightarrow \: 3x = 24 \\ \longrightarrow \: x = 24 \div 3 \\ \longrightarrow \: x = 8$

One Number = 8

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★ Value of 2x

$\longrightarrow \: 2(8) \\ \longrightarrow \: 16$

Second Number = 16

$\therefore$ The Numbers are 8 and 16.

Answer 2

Answer :-

Two numbers are 8 and 16.

Explanation :-

Let other of the number be x

One of the number = Twice the other number = 2 * x = 2x

Given

Sum of two numbers = 24

⇒ One number + Other number = 24

⇒ 2x + x = 24

⇒ 3x = 24

⇒ x = 24/3

⇒ x = 8

Other number = x = 8

Another number = 2x = 2(8) = 16

∴ the two numbers are 8 and 16.