the sum of two numbers is 115 while their difference is three times the smaller number. Find the larger number
Raymond B.
answered 06/27/21
Math, microeconomics or criminal justice
L+S = 115
L-S = 3S
subtract
2S = 115 -3S
add 3S to both sides
5S = 115
divide by 5
S = 23
L= 115 -23 = 92 = larger number
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