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2 November, 05:59

One number to three times another number is 24. Five times the first number added to three times the other number is 36. Find the numbers.

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  1. 2 November, 06:15
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    Let x equal the one number.

    Let y equal the other number.

    x + 3y = 24

    5x + 3y = 36

    Subtract the first equation from the second equation.

    4x = 12

    x = 3
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