A number, y, is equal to twice the sum of a smaller number and 3. The larger number is also equal to 5 more than 3 times the smaller number. Which equations represent the situation?

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mathmale · Answer

Were there any equations given?  If so, won't you please share them?  Alternatively, create your own equations and solve the entire problem for the practice that would give you.

Suppose you let x represent the smaller number.  Then the first equation would be
y=2(x+3).

Write a 2nd equation that fits the given facts.