The sum of two numbers is 22. Three times one number increased by five is the same as twice the other number decreased by four. What is the LARGER of the two #?

Question

Either:

A. 7

B. 11

C. 15

D. 16

Answer 1

x+y=22

3x+5=2y-4

x+y=22

3x-2y=-9

x=7

y=15

Answer is C)