Problema Solution
the sum of two number is 36. If the larger is divided by the smaller the quotient is 2 and the remainder is 3. Find the numbers.
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Let the two numbers be x(larger) and y(smaller)
x + y=36 ---1
x/y=2 --2
x=2y
substituting x=2y in equation 1
2y + y= 36
3y=36
y=36/3
y=12
therefore x=2*12
x=24, y=12