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11 January, 04:29

Two integers are 38. find the two integers if the larger is 2 less than three times the smaller

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  1. 11 January, 04:34
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    X = largest, y = smallest

    x + y = 38

    x = 3y - 2

    3y - 2 + y = 38

    4y - 2 = 38

    4y = 38 + 2

    4y = 40

    y = 40/4

    y = 10

    x = 3y - 2

    x = 3 (10) - 2

    x = 30 - 2

    x = 28

    ur numbers are 10 and 28
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