Question

The sum of two integers is 51. The larger number is 3 more than 5 times the smaller number. Find the value of the larger number

Answer 1

Larger number = 43

Explanation:

Smaller number = x

Larger number = 5x + 3

Sum of two integers = 51

x + 5x + 3 = 51

6x + 3 = 51

6x = 51-3

6x = 48

x = 48/6

x = 8

Larger number = 5x + 3

= 5*8 + 3

= 40 + 3

= 43