Question

the greater of two numbers is 10more than the smaller. their sum is 38. Find the numbers?

Answer 1

ok, so try and turn the first piece of information into an equation.

Answer 2

how do i know which is x and y?

Answer 3

well, when you think about it, it's arbitrary. just pick in your head. so for this problem, let's say the greater number is X, and the smaller number is Y

Answer 4

x=y=10?

Answer 5

x= y +10?

Answer 6

exactly =)

Answer 7

ok , so now try and turn the second piece of information into an equation. since again, you need two equations if you have two unknowns

Answer 8

y+10+y=38
2y+10=38
2y=28 ???

Answer 9

!! great =)

Answer 10

and...

Answer 11

y=14

Answer 12

exactly =)

Answer 13

so what's x?

Answer 14

24?

Answer 15

awesome job

Answer 16

and yes

Answer 17

so X, the greater number is 24, and y, the smaller number is 14

Answer 18

wow! It is much easier when there is someone helping

Answer 19

thank you.

Answer 20

I am going to work on a few more now while it is fresh in my head

Answer 21

no problem! good luck!

Answer 22

yep you got it =)

Answer 23

my next problem says the greater of two numbers is 3 times the smaller. Would that meant I subtract?

Answer 24

nope. it basically means x = 3 * y (times)

Answer 25

ok. thank you

Answer 26

yep np!

Answer 27

ok what's up

Answer 28

here