Question 668884: The larger of two numbers is three more than twice the smaller and when the larger is subtracted from the smaller the result is -15. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The larger of two numbers is three more than twice the smaller and when the larger is subtracted from the smaller the result is -15.
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Equations:
x = 2y+3
y-x = -15
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y":
y - (2y+3) = -15
-y-3 = -15
y = 12 (smaller)
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Solve for "x":
x = 2y+3
x = 24+3 = 27 (larger)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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