The difference between two numbers is 9. The first number plus twice the other number is 27. Find the two numbers.
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Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
we know that
In this problem ABCD is a rectangle
so
DC=AB
BC=AD
Let
BC ---> the length of rectangle
DC ---> the width of rectangle
we know that
The perimeter of rectangle is equal to
we have
so
simplify
----> equation A
----> equation B
substitute equation B in equation A
Solve for BC
Combine like terms
Divide by 3 both sides
<em>Find the value of DC</em>
---->
Remember that
DC=AB
therefore