Question

The sum of two numbers is 16. The difference between three times the larger and the smaller one is 20. Find the two numbers. *

5 points

1.)-1 , 17

2.)7 , 9

3.)2 , 14

4.)18 , 2

with solution po thanks​

Answer 1

Answer:

-1, 17

Answer 2

Given :-

The sum of two numbers is 16. The difference between three times the larger and the smaller one is 20.

To Find :-

Two numbers

Solution :-

Let

larger number = x

smaller number = y

x + y = 16 (..i)

3x - y = 20 (..ii)

On adding Eq. (i) and (ii)

x + y + 3x - y = 16 + 20

4x = 36

x = 36/4

x = 9

From Eq. (i)

x + y = 16

9 + y = 16

y = 16 - 9

y = 7

So,

Numbers are 7 and 9

Option B is correct