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
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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
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