The Difference Between Two Numbers Is 42

question 249

Multiple Choice

The difference between two numbers is 42. If one-half of the larger number is three more than twice the smaller number, what are the two numbers?

• A) -12 and -54
• B) 12 and 54
• C) 16.0 and 58.0
• D) 11 and 31
• E) -12.5 and 29.5

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