Question

The sum of two numbers is 72. If twice the smaller 3 more than the greater
find them​

Answer 1

Answer:

the  numbers are 25 and 47

Step-by-step explanation:

let the smaller number be x

let the bigger number be y

according to question:

x + y = 72     --------(i)

and

2x = y+3

2x - 3 = y     -------(ii)

substituting value of y from (ii) in (i)

we get,

x + 2x - 3 = 72

3x = 75

x = 25

therefore,

25 + y = 72

y = 72 - 25

y = 47