SOLUTION: One number is 1/2 of another number. The sum of the two numbers is 3. Find the two numbers. Use a comma to separate your answers.

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Question 1032637: One number is 1/2 of another number. The sum of the two numbers is 3. Find the two numbers. Use a comma to separate your answers.
Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


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By substitution:




and



The numbers are 1 and 2

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