SOLUTION: The sum of 2numbers is 15. 1 less than 3 times the smaller is equal to the larger. Find the 2 numbers.

Algebra ->  Rectangles -> SOLUTION: The sum of 2numbers is 15. 1 less than 3 times the smaller is equal to the larger. Find the 2 numbers.      Log On


   

Question 243971: The sum of 2numbers is 15. 1 less than 3 times the smaller is equal to the larger. Find the 2 numbers.
Answer by mathitutor(25) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
assume that the numbers are x and 15-x.
3x - 1 = 15 -x
=> 4x = 16
=> x = 4
The numbers are 4 and 11.