SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 15 less than twice the first number. Their difference is 5 less than twice the second number. Find each of the numbers. Enter the larger number in the ans
Question 762688: The sum of two numbers is 15 less than twice the first number. Their difference is 5 less than twice the second number. Find each of the numbers. Enter the larger number in the answer box below Found 2 solutions by lordshubham, Stitch:Answer by lordshubham(4) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! let 1 no be x
other no be y
x+y=15-2x
3x+y=15.....(I)
x-y=5-2y
x+y=5.......(II)
Solving I and II
x= 5 and y= 0
therfore two numbers are 5 and 0
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Equation 1:
Equation 2:
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First you need to solve one of the equations for one variable.
I chose the second equation.
Equation 2:
Add B to both sides.
Subtract 5 from both sides.
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Now plug (3B - 5) into equation 1 for A.
Equation 1:
Simplify.
Combine like terms.
Subtract 4B from both sides.
Add 10 to both sides.
Divide both sides by 2.
Now plug 10 in for B and solve for A.
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