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One number is five less than three times another number. If the sum of the numbers is 3, find the numbers.

Solution

O n e n u mb er i s f i v e l ess t han t h ree t im es an o t h er n u mb er . I f t h e s u m o f t h e n u mb ers i s 3, f in d t h e n u mb ers .

Solution

The numbers : 1, 2

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 3 y - 5

x + y = 3

x = 3 y - 5, x + y = 3 : x = 1, y = 2

The numbers : 1, 2

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