Question

The sum of two numbers is less than 15 and the second number is 3 less than the first. Find the numbers. In your answer denote the first number as x

Answer 1

Answer

Step-by-step explanation:Let the first number=x

Then the second number=x-3

Let's make an equation

x+x-3=<15

x+x-3=14

2x-3=14

2x=14+3

2x=17

x=17/2

=8.5

The first no.=x=8.5

The second no.=x-3=8.5-3=5.5