SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is less than 15 . The second number is 3 less than the first. What are the possible values for the first of the two numbers? In your answer, denote the f

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Question 37675: The sum of two numbers is less than 15 . The second number is 3 less than the first. What are the possible values for the first of the two numbers?
In your answer, denote the first number by x .

Answer by Paul(988) About Me  (Show Source):
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First number is x
Second number is x-3
Equation:
(x)+(x-3)<15
2x<18
x<7 (first number)
7-3=4 (second number)
Paul.