Question

Two numbers differ by 3. The sum of twice the smaller number and thrice the greater number is 9. Find the numbers. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Define x:

Let one of the number be x

The other number is x + 3

Solve x:

2x + 3(x + 3) = 19

2x + 3x + 9 = 19

5x + 9 = 19

5x = 10

x = 2

Find the numbers:

One number = x = 2

The other number = x + 3 = 2 + 3 = 5

Answer: The two numbers are 2 and 5

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