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25 October, 18:37

The sum of two numbers is 45. three times the larger number less two times the smaller number equals 35. determine the two numbers

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  1. 25 October, 18:51
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    Let 2 numbers be x and y then:-

    x + y = 45

    3x - 2y = 35 Multiply first eqution by 2:-

    2x + 2y = 90 Adding:-

    5x + o = 125

    x = 25

    y = 45 - 25 = 20

    Answer : - the 2 numbers are 25 and 20
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