One number is 3 3 more than 2 2 times another. The sum of the numbers is 12 12 . Find the two numbers.

Question

One number is
3
3
more than
2
2
times another. The sum of the numbers is
12
12
. Find the two numbers.

 

Answer 1

Let x be 1st number

2nd number is 2x + 3

 

x + 2x + 3 = 12

3x = 9

x = 3

 

2x + 3 = 9

 

Numbers are 3, 9

 

 

 

Answer 2

That has been happening with a lot of students. I suspect it is a problem on the Wyzant side.

 

X  +  3 + 2x = 12

 

3x + 3 = 12

 

3x = 9

 

X = 3

 

3 + 2x = 3 + 2(3) = 3 + 6 = 9

 

3 and 9