The sum of two numbers is twenty-four. The second number is equal to twice the first number. Call the first number m and the sec

Question

2 years ago

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ond number n.

2 answers:

grigory [225] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-11T16:44:03+03:00

8 0

Answer:

first number = 8

second number = 16

Step-by-step explanation:

m + n = 24

n = 2m

then:

m + 2m = 24

3m = 24

m = 24/3

m = 8

n = 2m

n = 2*8

n = 16

Oliga [24] · Answer 2 · 2022-03-11T14:49:33+03:00

Oliga [24]2 years ago

4 0

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Hello, please consider the following.

m and n are the two numbers.

m + n = 24, right?

n = 2 m

We replace n in the first equation, it comes

m + 2m =24

3m = 24 = 3*8

So, m = 8 and n = 16

Thank you