Question

One number is six less than a second number. Twice the first is 11 more than 3 times the second. Find the numbers.

The value of the

Answer 1

First number is -29.

Second number is -23.

Explanation:

Num=second-6

2Num=3second+11

Substitution

2(second-6)=3second+11

2second-12=3second+11

Subtract 2second from 3 second and subtract 11 from -12

-23=second

Num=(-23)-6

Num=-29