A First Number Added to Double the Second Number Is

question 46

Multiple Choice

A first number added to double the second number is 2. The difference of the first number and 3 times the second number is 27. Find the two numbers.

• A) 0 and 1
• B) 5 and
• C) 12 and

Calculate earnings, including understanding how salary adjustments affect personal budgets.

Interpret and apply mathematical concepts to calculate employee benefits and deductions.

Use problem-solving skills to calculate commissions and bonuses based on performance metrics.

Understand the concepts of unemployment benefits and their calculation based on previous earnings.

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Definitions:

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Goods Distribution

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