Question

Use the three steps to solve the problem. one number is five more than another and their sum is three less than three times the smaller. find the numbers.

Answer 1

The numbers should be 8 and 13. You can check these numbers to be sure. They should fit.

Explanation:

Answer 2

(5x + x) - 3 = 3(x)

5x + x -3 = 3x
6x - 3 = 3x
6x - 3x - 3 = 0
3x - 3 = 0
3x = 3

x = 1
therefore the small number is 1
and the other number is 5 * 1 = 5