Question

The gum of two number is 37. Find the number if

lone number is 1 more than twice the other.
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Answer 1

• Answer:

a = 25

b = 12

• Explanation:

Hi there !

a + b = 37

a = 2b + 1

replace a

(2b + 1) + b = 37

3b = 37 - 1

3b = 36

b = 36 : 3

b = 12

a = 2×12 + 1

a = 24 + 1

a = 25

a + b = 37

25 + 12 = 37

37 = 37 (true)

Good luck !