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

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Gianna

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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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Keira Alvarez · Answer 1

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