Question

Jessica is thinking of two numbers. The first number is three more than twice the second number. The sum of the two

numbers is 18. Which system of equations can be used to determine the first number, x, and the second number, y?
A.
x + y = 18
x + 2y = 3
B.
x + y = 3
x = 18 + 2y
C.
x+y=18
x = 3 + 2y
D.
x + 18 = y
y = 2 + 3x
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Answer 1

The answer its C

Explanation:

The first and second number equals 18.

The second number times two plus three gives you the first number.