SOLUTION: the smaller of two numbers is 3 less than the greater. if the greater is decreased by twice the smaller, the result is -5. find the two numbers.
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Question 609316: the smaller of two numbers is 3 less than the greater. if the greater is decreased by twice the smaller, the result is -5. find the two numbers. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! the smaller of two numbers is 3 less than the greater. if the greater is decreased by twice the smaller, the result is -5. find the two numbers.
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Equations:
s = g - 3
g - 2s = -5
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Substitute for "s" and solve for "g":
g - 2(g-3) = -5
g -2g+6 = -5
-g = -11
greater number = 11
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Solve for "s":
s = g -3
smaller number = 11-3 = 8
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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