Question

The sum of two numbers is 51 . If the larger is doubled and the smaller is tripled ,the difference is 12, find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

33 and 18

Step-by-step explanation:

let the numbers be x and y (x>y)

x + y = 51

2x - 3y = 12

solving the two equations simultaneously

x = 33

y = 18

Answer 2

Answer:

according to the questions,

two conditions are =

x+y=51

x=51-y_(1)

2x-3y=12_(2)

substituting value of x

2(51-y)-3y=12

102-2y-3y=12

y=18

finding value of x

x=51-y

x=51-18

x=33

two numbers are 18 n 33