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One number is 1/2 of another number. The sum of the two numbers is 9. Find the two numbers.

Solution

One number is \frac{1}{2} of another number. The sum of the two numbers is 9. Find the two numbers.

Solution

The numbers : 3, 6

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = \frac{1}{2} y

x + y = 9

x = \frac{1}{2} y, x + y = 9 : x = 3, y = 6

The numbers : 3, 6

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