Question

the sum of two numbers is 49.Twice the smaller number is 97 less than 3 times the larger number.What are the numbers. help mee I'm on homework and its due soon

Answer 1

smaller number is 10

larger number is 39

Explanation:

a = small number

b = larger number

a + b = 49

2a = 3b - 97

substitute 49-a into second equation for b

2a = 3(49-a) - 97

2a = 147 - 3a - 97

5a = 50

a = 10

b = 39