Question

Two numbers differ by 3. The sum of the greater number andtwice the smaller number is 15. Find the smaller number.
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Answer 1

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Answer 2

let larger no. =x

smaller no. =y

according to first condition

x-y =3

according to second condition

x+2y=15

x=3+y

and, x=15-2y

by comparing both equation

3+y=15-2y

y+2y=15-3

3y=12

y=4 (answer)