Question 187021: one integer is 3 less than 3 times another integer. if the sum of the two integers is 29, what is the smaller integer? Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = the smaller
Let = the larger
given:
(1)
(2)
(2)
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Substitute (2) in (1)
(1)
Add to both sides
(1)
Add to both sides
(1)
Divide both sides by
(1)
The smaller number is
check:
(1)
(1)
(2)
(2)
OK