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29 March, 16:38

The sum of two numbers is 101. if there times the smaller number is subtracted from the larger number the result is 9. find the two numbers

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  1. 29 March, 16:41
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    X+y=101

    y-3x=9

    Solve the second equationf or y

    y=3x+9

    Substitute for y

    x+3x+9=101

    4x+9=101

    4x=92

    x=23

    Fill in the x value

    23+y=101

    y=78

    Final answer: 23, 78
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