Question

One number is 5 less than 3 times the second number. The sum of the numbers is 127.

What are the numbers?

Answer 1

94 and 33

Explanation:

x = 3y - 5

x + y = 127

3y - 5 + y = 127 Substitute in (3y-5) for x

4y - 5 = 127

4y = 132

y = 33

127 - 33 = 94