Question

The larger of two numbers is three more than the smaller number. if the sum of the numbers is 51, find the numbers

Which equation accurately represents the situation. If we re-write it by replacing the “b” variable?

Answer 1

 (b+3)+b=51

"b" is a smaller number, that is 24.

So a larger numer is 27

Explanation:

L = b +3

L+b = 51

(b+3) + = 51

2b + 3 = 51 >> subtract 3 to both sides

2b = 48 >> divide by 2 to both sides

b = 24

Larger = b + 3= 24 + 3= 27