cheesebear28
cheesebear28 cheesebear28
  • 02-05-2017
  • Mathematics
contestada

The sum of two numbers is 64. Twice the smaller number is 10 less than the larger number. What are the numbers?

Respuesta :

PHDFlopper
PHDFlopper PHDFlopper
  • 02-05-2017
x = first number
64 - x = second number {sum of two numbers is 64} 
2x = 64 - x - 10 {twice smaller is ten less than larger}
2x = 54 - x {combine like terms}
3x = 54 
x = 18
64 - x = 46 {substituted 18 for x} 

the two numbers are 18 and 46
Answer Link
hs180806
hs180806 hs180806
  • 02-05-2017
I  that the two numbers are 18 and 24

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

what is 4/20 simplified
list the units from most precise to least precise
what times what equals 117
I don't get exponents
the rule that applies to the following number sentence 0÷7=0
Which of the following statements is a MAD goal? I will beat the county wrestling champion in my weight division in my first match. I will dance for 300 hour
A family uses 12,986.64 Swiss francs per year to pay a mortgage that requires US dollars. Approximately how much, in US dollars, does the family spend per month
What is two added to double a number in algebraic expression
After the war of 1812, the first expansionist goal of the republic was the acquisition of a. Canada b. california.the Oregon country florida
what is 1/6 in decimal