Question

The sum of two numbers is 58. The greater number exceeds twice the smaller number by 1. Taking the numbers as x and y and y>x. PLZ I NEED IT FAST.

Answer 1

let the first no. be x

let the second no. that exceeds 2x

x+2x=58

3x=58

x=58÷3

Answer. 19.333....

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