Question

The difference between two numbers is 9. The sum of twice the larger number and three times the smaller number is 33. find the two numbers.

Answer 1

Let x represent the larger number and y represent the smaller number. Based on the information given, you can set up a system of equations: \[x-y=9\]and\[2x+3y=33\]Do you know how to solve this system of equations?

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

Well then, solve the system of equations to find the values of x and y.