Question

The sum of two numbers is 166. The second number is 22 less than three times the first number. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

x = 36 and y = 86

Explanation:

Let the two numbers be x and y

x + y = 122

y = 3x - 22

that means,

x + 3x - 22 = 122

4x = 144

x = 144/4

x = 36

y = 3x - 22

y = 3×36 - 22

y = 108 - 22

y = 86

alternate way to find y

Since x + y = 122

y = 122 - x

y = 122 - 36

y = 86