Question

A number is 7 more than three times another number. The sum of the two number is 19 . Find the greater number

Answer 1

Answer:

16

Step-by-step explanation:

let first no. to be 'x'

another one to be 'y'

A.T.Q.

y = 3x + 7 ---------------------------(1)

A.T.Q

x + y = 19

or, x + 3x + 7 = 19 {From (1) }

or,. 4x + 7 = 19

or, 4x = 19-7

or, 4x = 12

or, x = 3

Greater no. or 'y' = 3x + 7

= 3 × 3 + 7

= 16

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