Question

the sum of two number is 87 if twice the smaller number added to the larger number result is 120 find the largest number​

Answer 1

Smaller Number - x

Number 2 - y

sum of number 1 and 2 = x+y = 87

2x+y = 120

Using elximination

2x + y = 120

-(x+y)=87

x=33

33+y=87

y=54