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3 April, 04:57

One number is 18 more than three times another number. The difference in the numbers is 54. Find the numbers

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  1. 3 April, 05:23
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    The equations would be:

    x=18+3y

    x+y=54

    (substitute x in the second equation with 18+3y)

    18+3y+y=54

    (combine like terms and solve for y)

    y=9

    (plug y into the second equation to find x)

    x+9=54

    x=45
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