Problema Solution
One number is two less than two-thirds the other. Their sum is 103. Find the two numbers
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Let x be the first number
Let 2/3x-12 be the second number
x+2/3x-12 = 103
5/3x = 115
x=69
2/3x-12 = 34
One number is two less than two-thirds the other. Their sum is 103. Find the two numbers
Let x be the first number
Let 2/3x-12 be the second number
x+2/3x-12 = 103
5/3x = 115
x=69
2/3x-12 = 34