One number is 3 more than 2 times the other, and their sum is 27. Find the numbers. If x represents the smaller number, then the larger number is
3x + 2
2x + 3
21x + 3)

I do questions like these everyday so I have too much experience. Let me explain step by step for you.

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First lets set 2 variables x and y

Lets make 2 equations.

x=3+2*y

Thats because it says 'x' is 3 more (+) than 2 times(*) 'y'

Now lets set second, we know both of them add up to 27.

x+y = 27

Since we know what x is equal to (look above equation)

We can replace it.

x is replaced with 3+2*y

3+2y+y = 27

3+4y = 27

Simplify 27-3 = 24

24/4 = 6

Now lets plug in for x

3+2*6 = 15

15 - x

6 - y

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to rewrite a literal equation you may need to divide by a number, or by a variable.

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