Question

Sum of two number is 39. When half of the greater is substracted from the twice of the smaller,it becomes 18. Find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

24

15

Step-by-step explanation:

$x + y = 39 \\ \\ x > y \\ \\ 2y - \frac{x}{2} =18 \\ \\ 4y - x = 36 \\ \\ solving \: these \: equations \: \\ we \: get \\ 5y = 75 \\ y = \frac{75}{5} = 15 \\ \\ x = 39 - 15 = 24 \\ \\t he \: two \: numbers \: are \: 24 \: and \: 15$