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The sum of two numbers is 17. One number is 3 less than 2/3 of the other number. What is the lesser number?

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30-03-2017

the sum of two numbers is 17
write an equation
(x)+(2x+2)=17
solve for x
x+2x+2=17
3x+2=173x=15x=5
Answer: first number is 5
solve for second number
2x+2=second number
2(5)+2=second number
10+2=12
Answer: second number is 12
check
12+5=17

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