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3 years ago

One number is five less than three times another number. If the sum of the numbers is 3, find the numbers.

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Helen [10]3 years ago

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Answer:

First number 2

Second number 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the first number = x

Let the second number = 3x - 5

Equation

x + 3x - 5 = 3

Solution

x + 3x- 5 = 3 Combine

4x - 5 = 3 Add 5 to both sides

4x - 5 + 5 = 3 + 5 Combine

4x = 8 Divide by 4

4x/4 = 8/4 Combine

x = 2

3x -5 = 3(2)- 5 = 1

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