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3 January, 12:44

There are 27 red or blue marbles in a bag. The number of red marble is 5 less than 3 times the number of blue marbles. How many red marbles are in the bag? How many blue marbles are in the bag

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  1. 3 January, 12:58
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    X = red, y = blue

    x = 3y - 5

    x + y = 27

    x - 3y = - 5

    x + y = 27

    -4y = - 32

    y = 8

    x = 19

    8 blue marbles
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