A few days ago
Anonymous

Help with math problem?

Solve each of the following problems using a SYSTEM of 2 equations.

(Identify the variables, write your equations, solve the system and write your answer.)

13. Two numbers differ by 25. Three times the smaller number is 9 less than the larger. Find the numbers.

AHHH!! I’m having so much trouble with this math problem!! Please help :$

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A few days ago
Diamond

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Let x= smaller number

And x+25 = larger number (since they differ by 25).

3x=(x+25)-9

3x=x+16

2x=16

x=8

then x+25= 33

So, the smaller number is 8 and the larger number is 33.

Hope this helps and good luck:)

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