Question

one number is three times another. If the large numbers is subtracted from 60 the results is two times the smaller number. Find the number​

Answer 1

let the number be x letter

3 times the number= 3x

subract from 60= 60-3x

that is equal to 2x

so

60-3x=2x

send 3x that side 60=2x+3x=5x

divide 60/5

=12

12×3=36

60-36=24

12×2=24

Answer 2

Answer:

12

Step-by-step explanation:

3x-60=(-2x)

3x+2x=60

5x=60

x=60÷5

x=12