Question #39436
1 Answer
Jan 1, 2017
Explanation:
Let one number be represented by x
Then the other number will be
2x-32x−3 That is 3 less than twice the other which is x.Forming an equation.
rArrx+2x-3=24larr" sum of numbers is 24"⇒x+2x−3=24← sum of numbers is 24
rArr3x-3=24⇒3x−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
