two number deffer by 3 . the sum of the greater number and twice the smaller number is 15 . find the smaller number ????? give answer fast
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two numbers differ by 3 the sum of the greater number and twice the smaller number is 15 . find the smaller number?
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Answer:
y = 3 - the smaller number
x = 3+4= 7 - larger number
Step-by-step explanation:
the larger no. be x and smaller one be y.
ATQ,
x-y = 3
x= 3+y...(1)
Now,
2y + 3x =15..(2)
Substituting (1) in (2),
2y + 3(y+3) = 15
2y +3y =15
3y =12
y = 3 - the smaller number
x = 3+4= 7 - larger number