Question

The larger number is three less than twice the smaller number. If the sum of the two numbers is 12, find both numbers

Answer 1

i dunno bud

Answer 2

then why reply?

Answer 3

9 and 3 cuz

9 - 3 = 6
6/2 = 3
3 + 9 = 12

Right??

Answer 4

wait what

Answer 5

let the numbers be x and y
y>x
x+y=12
y=12-x
y=2x-3
so 2x-3=12-x
2x+x=12+3
3x=15
\[x=\frac{ 15 }{ 3 }\]

x=5
\[y=2\times5-3=7\]