Question

The larger of two numbers is 12 less than three times the smaller. If their sum is 28 find

the numbers.

Answer 1

Explanation:

x = 3y - 12

x + y = 28

(3y - 12) + y = 28

4y - 12 = 28

4y = 40

y = 10

x = 3(10) - 12

x = 18