Question

Use the three steps to solve the problem.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answers in numerical order are 4, 9.

Step-by-step explanation:

i)Let the two required numbers be x, y .

ii) It is given that x = y + 5

iii) it is also given that x + y  = 3y - 3.

iv) substituting the value of x from ii) in equation iii) we get

   (y + 5) + y = 3y - 3    ⇒ 2y = 8    ∴ y = 4

v) Substituting the value of y from equation iv) in equation ii) we get

    x = 4 + 5 = 9

vi) The answers in numerical order are 4, 9.