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23 August, 15:46

One number is 11 more than 3 times another number. Their sum is 75. Find the smaller number.

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  1. 23 August, 17:48
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    X = larger number, y = smaller number

    x + y = 75

    x = 3y + 11

    3y + 11 + y = 75

    4y + 11 = 75

    4y = 75 - 11

    4y = 64

    y = 64/4

    y = 16 < = = = ur smaller number

    x = 3y + 11

    x = 3 (16) + 11

    x = 48 + 11

    x = 59 ... ur larger number
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