Question

The larger of the two numbers is 3 more than three times the smaller. The difference of the larger number and the smaller number is 9. Find the numbers. ​

Answer 1

1) 3

2) 12

12 - 3 = 9

Explanation:

1) x

2) 3x + 3

3x + 3 - x = 9

2x = 9 - 3

x = 6/2

x = 3