A told b, "if you give me two marbles we will have equal number of marbles with us", b told a, "if you give me three marbles. i will have twice the number of marbles that are with you". how many marbles does b have ?
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Let B has x number of marbles and A has y number of marbles.
According to the question, x-2=y+2
⇒x-y=4 [equation i]
Also, given in the question, x+3=2(y-3)
⇒x-2y=9 [equation ii]
by solving the two equations we get,
x=17
y= 13 .... that is the answer.
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According to the question, x-2=y+2
⇒x-y=4 [equation i]
Also, given in the question, x+3=2(y-3)
⇒x-2y=9 [equation ii]
by solving the two equations we get,
x=17
y= 13 .... that is the answer.
P.s if you have any more doubts and need help in maths homework, ask Online Math Tutor here @ https://tutstu.com/tutors/Math/sub/18/HIGH-SCHOOL Register Free For Students.
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