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28 April, 09:23

There are two numbers, one is 7 more than twice the other. The sum of the numbers is 43. Make the equation to find the smaller number. Find the two numbers.

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  1. 28 April, 09:36
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    The larger number is 2x + 7. The smaller number is x.

    2x + 7 + * = 43

    3x + 7 = 43

    3x + 7 - 7 = 43 - 7

    3x = 36

    3x/3 = 36/3

    * = 12

    checking ...

    2 (12) + 7 + 12 = 43
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