JamiyahLewis JamiyahLewis
  • 22-10-2019
  • Mathematics
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Two numbers total 44. The first is one less than twice the second. What are the two numbers?

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Mirandawolfaj
Mirandawolfaj Mirandawolfaj
  • 22-10-2019

Answer:

15 and 29

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the larger number = x

then the smaller number= 2x-1 because first is one less than twice the second

if the total is 44 then add the 2 numbers together to form an equation

x+2x-1=44

3x-1=44

3x=45

x=15

2x-1= 2(15)-1= 30-1= 29

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sandag
sandag sandag
  • 22-10-2019

15 and 29

n+2n-1=44

3n-1=44

3n=45

n=15

2x-1= 2(15)-1= 30-1= 29

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