Question

The sum of two numbers is 28. The first number, x, is three times the second number, y.

Which system of equations can be used to find the two numbers?

A system of equations. x plus y equals 28. x equals 3 plus y.
A system of equations. x y equals 28. x equals 3 y.
A system of equations. x y equals 28. x equals 3 plus y.
A system of equations. x plus y equals 28. x equals 3 y.

Answer 1

i think its d

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: x plus y equals 28. x equals 3 y.

Explanation:

The equation can be written as

x+y=28

x=3y

x is already partially solved here, so you could substitute it into the first equation to solve for y.

3y+y=28

4y=28

y=7 We have y, so substitute that in the second equation to solve for x.

x=3(7)

x=21

We now know that x=21 and y=7

Substitute the values into the first equation:

21+7=28

28=28

So that system of equations is correct.