There are two numbers whose sum is 72. One number is twice the other. What are the
numbers? Choose the correct choice from the following answers:
A) 32-55	B) 24-48	C) 35-42	D) 20-40	E) 33-55
Read the problem. It is about numbers.   The question at the end asks, “What are the numbers?”   Create a let statement.   Let x smaller number   2x= larger number   Reread the problem. It states that the sum of the two numbers is 72.   Translate the problem into an equation and solve.   x+2x=72   3x=72   x=24   2x=48   The answers are: The smaller number is 24 and the larger number is 48.   Is this sensible? Yes, because the sum of 24 and 48 is 72.   correct answer 24-48
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There are two numbers whose sum is 72. One number is twice the other. What are the
numbers?