Problema Solution
The sum of two numbers is 45. If twice the smaller number is subtracted from the larger number, the result is 12. Find the two numbers.
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let 'x' and 'y' represent the two numbers, and let x>y
x + y = 45
x - 2y = 12
by solving we find:
x = 34
y = 11
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the two numbers are 34 and 11.