Question #39436
1 Answer
Jan 1, 2017
Explanation:
Let one number be represented by x
Then the other number will be
#2x-3# That is 3 less than twice the other which is x.Forming an equation.
#rArrx+2x-3=24larr" sum of numbers is 24"#
#rArr3x-3=24# add 3 to both sides of the equation.
#3xcancel(-3)cancel(+3)=24+3#
#rArr3x=27# To solve for x, divide both sides by 3
#(cancel(3) x)/cancel(3)=27/3#
#rArrx=9# The 2 numbers are.
#x=9" and " 2x-3=(2xx9)-3=18-3=15#
#color(blue)"As a check " 9+15=24#