SOLUTION: the average of two numbers is 11. Their difference is 3 more than that. Find the numbers

Question 429062: the average of two numbers is 11. Their difference is 3 more than that. Find the numbers
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi

Let x and y represent the numbers

Question states***

 (x+y)/2 = 11   OR x+y = 22

  x-y = 14



  x+y = 22

  x-y = 14

 2x = 36

  x = 18 and y = 4   (y = 18-14)



CHECKING our Answer***

 (18+4)/2 = 11 

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