Question

the sum of two number is 33 if the larger is tripled and the smaller is doubled. the difference is 38 . find the two numbers​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let smaller number be

$x$

larger number be

$33 - x$

then

$3(33 - x) - 2(x) = 38$

Answer 2

x+y

x-y

x=33, y = 38

add eqn 1 and 2 x+y +x-y = 33,+38

2x = 71

x =2/ 71

x