yeahitsemma79 yeahitsemma79
  • 01-10-2021
  • Mathematics
contestada

The larger of two numbers is seven less than three times the smaller number. If the sum is 61, find the numbers.

Respuesta :

maw1992
maw1992 maw1992
  • 04-10-2021

Answer:

17 and 44

Step-by-step explanation:

Let S = smaller number, then L = the larger = 3S - 7

 

The sum = 3S - 7 + S = 4S - 7 = 61

4S = 68

S = 17 and L = 44

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Explain why some peas in the experiment produced carbon dioxide
Graph the image of the given triangle after the transformation with the rule (x, y)→(y, x) .
A group of 19 students want to see the show at the planetarium. Tickets cost $11 for each student portal who is a member of the planetarium's frequent visitor p
Is the governor of texas in a wheelchair?
Please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A piece of land is to be fenced and subdivided as shown to that each rectangle has the same dimensions. Express the total amount of fencing needed as an algebra
The Catholic Church tried to convert the Pueblo Indians
In what ways did popular sovereignty stir up sectional tensions in the 1850s?
Lalo has five apples Tito took 3 apples how many apples dose lalo have ?
What were the long term and immediate causes of the civil war?