Question

two number differ by 3.the sum of the greater number and twise the smaller number is 15.find the smaller number
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Answer 1

Answer:

4

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the smaller number be x.

Greater number = x+3

According to Question,

x+3+2x = 15

=> 3x = 15-3

=> 3x = 12

=> x = 4

Hence, the smaller number is 4.