lindzkayla3711 lindzkayla3711

15-05-2017
Mathematics

contestada

The sum of two numbers is seventeen. Three less than three times the smaller is equal to the larger

Respuesta :

cclark354914 cclark354914

15-05-2017

The numbers are 5 and 12.
Smaller number = x
Larger number = y
x +y =17
y = 3x - 3
x +3x -3 = 17
4x = 20
x = 5
smaller number is 5
y = 3(5) - 3
y = 12
larger number is 12.

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Put immortal in a sentence

Describe how activity within the earth results in earthquakes

Where in a plant cell is a water molecule broken down to release oxygen gas, electrons, and hydrogen ions? A. In the inner matrix of the mitochondrion B. In the

In the book of white fang why does the wolf pack finally go away.

what is another name for savanna biome

25 per cent of 600 is equal to 15 per cent of what number?

y-1/x+3=-3/4 how do you solve for y

Where in a plant cell is a water molecule broken down to release oxygen gas, electrons, and hydrogen ions? A. In the inner matrix of the mitochondrion B. In the

what is a common noun for the proper noun Africa

what is the LCD of 4x^2y and 6xy^4