Question

The sum of two numbers is 27. One of the numbers is three more than the other. Find the numbers,

20 and 7
12 and 15
13 and 14
12 and 15
Formulas

Answer 1

12 and 15

Explanation:

x + y = 27

x +3 = y

x = y - 3

y - 3 + y = 27

2y = 24

y = 12