Question

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 second number n.
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

m+n=24.....(1)

n=2m

put value of n in equation 1

m+2m=24

3m=24

m=8

n=2(8)

n=16