Question

The sum of two numbers is 23.if 9 be added to the greater number, the result is 3 times the smaller number. Find the numbers

Answer 1

Answer:

8 and 15

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the greater number be x and smaller number be y

Sum of two numbers ,   x + y =23

If 9 is added to greater number, the result is 3 times the smaller number,

                                  x + 9 = 3y

                         [23 - y] + 9 = 3y

                                     32 = 4y

                                        y = 8

                                        x = 15