Question

the difference between two numbers is 15 taking the smaller number as X find a) the expression for the larger number. b) the large number if the sum of 3 numbers is 71. plz give step by step guide​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) x + 15

b) The larger number is 43

Step-by-step explanation:

As suggested, let's take the smaller number as x

According to the problem, the larger number is (x + 15)

Also, x + (x + 15) = 71

∴ 2x = 71 - 15 = 56

∴ x = 56/2 = 28

∴ The larger number is (28 + 15) = 43