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

WILL GIVE BRAINLIEST IF FAST!! GIVE GOOD REVIEWS FOR CORRECT ANSWERS!
How many milliliters of Cleocin are needed to complete this order? Available: 900mg/3ml Order: 0.75g
challenges of owning a tarven​
Find the probability of selecting 4 science books and 3 math books from 11 science books and 14 math books. The books are selected at random.
different between management and leadership in business study​
Two stones of equal masses are dropped from a rooftop of height h one after the other . their seperation distance against time will:______
how do the boys feel about the idea of santi visiting medellin
The Antarctic Treaty divides the continent into how many zones? 1) Four 2) Six 3) Eight 4) Ten
One of the acute angles of a right triangle is 36 degrees. Find the other acute angle.
Frank Genry brief biography