Question

The larger number is 18 more than twice the smaller. If the sum of the two numbers is 93, find both numbers

Answer 1

larger number=18+(2x)

smaller number=x

(18+2x)+x=93

18 +3x=93

3x=93-18

3x=75

x=25

18+2(25)

18+50

68

larger number =68

smaller number=25