Question

ok, the sum of two numbers is equal to 12. Write and solve an equation to find the value of each number, if the larger number is twice the value of the smaller number

Answer 1

well im know the answer is 4 and 8
but im trying to figure out an equation

Answer 2

how is it 4 and 8??

Answer 3

I got it! yes! One sec:)

Answer 4

You do
-- + -- = 12
n + 2n + 12
3n= 12
--- ---
3 3
n = 4
4 X 2 + 8
4 and 8 ! :)

Answer 5

it seems like you wat you're doing........but how did yah get 3n?

Answer 6

I got 3n by combining n and 2n:)
Learned this a week ago in algebra

Answer 7

gasp! i see! thx so much!!