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3 April, 06:44

One number is 2 more than 3 times another. Their sum is 14. Find the numbers.

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  1. 3 April, 06:52
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    X + y = 14

    x = 3y + 2

    3y + 2 + y = 14

    4y + 2 = 14

    4y = 14 - 2

    4y = 12

    y = 12/4

    y = 3 <===

    x = 3y + 2

    x = 3 (3) + 2

    x = 9 + 2

    x = 11 <===
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