Let's say the larger number is x. that means that the smaller number is x - 3. since you know their sum is x + x - 3, and that is equal to 14. so you have the equation x + x - 3 = 14. combine like terms (x) to get 2x - 3 = 14. add three to both sides to get 2x = 17. divide both sides by two to get x = 17/2. so the larger number is 17/2, and the larger number is 11/2 (17/2 - 3 = 11/2)
Answer:
15/2
Step-by-step explanation:
Halving-reduce by half or think what is fifty% of the number or divide by two
doubling-add the number you got to the same number or multiply by two
Halving Ex.:6/2=3
Doubling ex.: 9+9=18 or 6*2=12
