The sum of three times a number and a second number will total 12 or greater. The sum of three times the first number and twice the second number is less than or equal to 15. Find the two numbers.
A. first number = 2 and second number = -1
B. first number = 3 and second number = 2
C. first number = 5 and second number = 1
D. first number = 4 and second number = 1

Question

The sum of three times a number and a second number will total 12 or greater. The sum of three times the first number and twice the second number is less than or equal to 15. Find the two numbers.
	A.	first number = 2 and second number = -1
	B.	first number = 3 and second number = 2
	C.	first number = 5 and second number = 1
	D.	first number = 4 and second number = 1

anonymous · Answer

A solution using Mathematica for the calculations is attached.