lyssie3915 lyssie3915
  • 03-11-2017
  • Mathematics
contestada

The sum of two numbers is 39 . the larger number is 17 more than the smaller number. what are the numbers?

Respuesta :

BradEagleCarp BradEagleCarp
  • 07-11-2017
Larger Number + Smaller Number = 39
Larger Number = S + 17
Smaller Number = S

S + 17 + S = 39
2S + 17 = 39
2S = 39 - 17
2S = 22
S = 22/2
S = 11

Larger Number is S + 17
Larger Number is 11 + 17

Larger Number is 28
Smaller Number is 11
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Combine the like terms to make a simpler expression: 8t + 1 + (-4t) + (-6)
Robert's employer has agreed to pay half the tuition for Robert to complete his college degree. This benefit is known as what?A.  educational reimbursementB. an
How did food surpluses change the way of life in early human settlements? A-villages needed to organize governments B-the population decreased C-more hunting a
A covalent bond in which electrons are shared unequally
A term used to encompass mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health is a. psychoenvironmental. b. psychosocial. c. socio-holistic. d. soc
Please help me know this problem
The volume of 100 drops of a liquid is 1 fluid ounce. What is the volume of 10 drops?
What is a teleprompter?
In japan, the emperor had more power than a shogun. a. true b. false
If 52x + 64b = 4,892, and if x + b = 83 what is the value of x and b?