Question

The sum of two numbers is 58. The larger number is 2 more than three times the smaller number. What is the smaller number? *

Answer 1

x=41

Explanation:

x + y = 58

x = 3y - 10

3y - 10 + y = 58

4y - 10 = 58

4y = 68

y = 17

x + 17 = 58

x =41

Answer 2

Answer:14

Explanation:

3x+2 +x =58