Question

omg please help its due by 12 am! the sum of 2 numbers is 69. the larger number is 3 less than twice the smaller number .find the numbers. show your work!

Answer 1

The smaller number is 24

The larger number is 45

Explanation:

smaller number = x

Larger: 2x - 3

Smaller + larger = 69

x + 2x - 3 = 69 Combine left

3x - 3 = 69 add 3 to both sides

3x - 3+3 = 69+ 3 Combine

3x = 72 Divide by 3

3x/3 = 72/3

x = 24

Larger number = 2*24 - 3

Larger number = 45