Question

one number is 3 more than twice the other number. if the sum of the two numbers is 24 find the two numbers.
solve the problem algebraically. clearly define all variable write an appropriate equation and solve

Answer 1

We can assume that this number is x

Answer 2

There are two numbers x and y...
The first sentence gives x=2y+3
The sum is 24, that is, x+y=24.

Answer 3

so x is 17 and y is 7?

Answer 4

thanks again

Answer 5

that is correct