Question

hi hi hi help me please i will definitely fan you and give you medals ;) One number is 3 less than twice another. If their sum is 39, find the numbers.
Which of the following systems of equations represents the word problem?
a) y = 2x - 3 and y = x + 39
b) y = 2x - 3 and x + y = 39
c) y = 2(x - 3) and x + y = 39

Answer 1

let the number be y

it is 3 less that twice another number...so 2(x-3)

And together x + y = 39

So it would be?

Answer 2

thanks john

Answer 3

Of course!