Question

the sum of two numbers is 61, if the larger number is seven less than three times the smaller number, find both numbers

Answer 1

The two numbers are 17 and 44.

Explanation:

x --> smaller number

y --> larger number

x + y = 61

y = 3x - 7

x + 3x - 7 = 61

4x - 7 = 61

4x = 68

x = 17

y = 3(17) - 7

y = 51 - 7

y = 44