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The sum of two numbers is twice their differenc... - JAMB Mathematics 1999 Question

The sum of two numbers is twice their difference. If the difference of the numbers is P, find the larger of the two numbers
A
p/2
B
3p/2
C
5p/2
D
3p
correct option: b

Let the numbers be x and y

x+y = 2p.....(i)

x-y = p......(ii)

2x = 3p

x = 3p/2

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