Question

Write an expression for each statement and then simplify it, if possible. There are two numbers, that sum up to 53. Three times the smaller number is equal to 19 more than the larger number. What are the numbers ?

Answer 1

Answer:

The two numbers are 18 and 35.

Step-by-step explanation:

let the two no. be a and b (a>b)

then

ATQ

a + b = 53 => a= 53-b

&

3b= 19+ a

=>3b= 19+ (53-b)

=>4b=72

=>b= 18

thus a= 53-18 = 35