Question

Twice a number plus another number is 15. The sum of the numbers

alone is 11. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

2x + 3 = 15

x = 6

2(6) + 3 = 15

Explanation:

This is the answer because:

1) 2 x 6 = 12, 12 + 3 = 15

2) 2 + 6 + 3 = 11

Therefore, the answer is 2(6) + 3 = 15

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

x=6

Explanation:

2x+3=15

15-3=12

12/2=6

x=6