Question

The sum of 2 numbers is 55 the greater number is 17 times the smaller number plus 1 find the number

Answer 1

3, 52

Explanation:

The given relation can be expressed by the equation ...

x +(17x +1) = 55 . . . . . . where x represents the smaller number

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Solution

18x = 54 . . . . . . . . . collect terms, subtract 1

x = 3 . . . . . . . . . divide by 18

The smaller number is 3. The larger number is 55-3 = 52.