Question

the sum of two number is 53 .if twice the smaller number is subtracted from the greater ,the result is 11 .find the numbaer

Answer 1

Answer:

14.39

Step-by-step explanation:

x+y= 53

2x-y=11

from above eqn we get 3x= 42

x= 14

14+y=53

y=53-14

y= 39

check

2x -y =11

2(14)-39=11

11=11