Problema Solution
The sum of two numbers is 27, and twice the greater
number increased by 3 times the less is 61. Find the numbers
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Let 'x' and 'y' represent the two numbers, x>y (x is the greater)
The sum of two numbers is 27:
x + y = 27
Twice the greater number increased by 3 times the less is 61:
2x + 3y = 61
By solving the system of equations:
x + y = 27
2x + 3y = 61
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x = 20
y = 7
The two numbers are 20 and 7.