Question

The sum of two numbers is fifteen. One less than three times the smaller is equal to the larger. Find the two numbers.

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the smaller number be x.

According to the question, the sum of two numbers is 15.

so larger number be (15-x).

Also, according to the question,

3x -1 = 15 - x

3x + x = 15 + 1

4x = 16

x = 16/4

x = 4

Answer: The smallar number is 4 and the larger number is 11.

Answer 2

Answer:

x =

Step-by-step explanation:

let's assume the number as X

(3x -1)+ x = 15

4x = 16

x = 16/4

x = 4

verification :- (4*3-1) = 11

11 + 4 = 15

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