Problema Solution
One half of a larger number, plus three times another number is equal to 9. Two thirds a larger number minus twice a smaller number is 6. Find the larger number.
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Let x and y represent the numbers and y>x (y is the larger and x is the smaller number)
(1/2)y + 3x = 9
(2/3)y - 2x = 6
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x = 1
y = 12
The larger number is 12.