SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 36. If the larger number is divided by the smaller number the quotient is 2 and the remainder is 3. Find the numbers.
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Question 784548: The sum of two numbers is 36. If the larger number is divided by the smaller number the quotient is 2 and the remainder is 3. Find the numbers. Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The sum of two numbers is 36.
a + b = 36
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If the larger number is divided by the smaller number, the quotient is 2 and the remainder is 3. = 2
multiply both sides by b
a - 3 = 2b
or
a - 2b = 3
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Use elimination here, subtract the above from the 1st equation
a + b = 36
a - 2b = 3
---------------subtracting eliminates a find b
3b = 33
b = 33/3
b = 11
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