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one number is 2 less than two - thirds the other. their sum is 103. find the two numbers

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07-10-2016

the number can be x

x+((2x/3)-2) = 103

After Solving this you get 63 which is x.
Now take the 2/3 of 63 and subtract 2 = 40

So the numbers are 63 and 40

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