Question 187583: The sum of two numbers is fifteen. One less than three times the smaller is equal to the larger. Find the two numbers. Found 2 solutions by vleith, stanbon:Answer by vleith(2983) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The sum of two numbers is fifteen. One less than three times the smaller is equal to the larger. Find the two numbers.
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Equations:
x + y = 15
3x - 1 = y
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Substitute 3x-1 in place of "y" to solve for "x":
x + 3x-1 = 15
4x = 16
x = 4
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Substitute to solve for "Y":
y = 3*4-1 = 11
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Solution: (4,11)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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