Question

The sum of two numbers is 114. The second number is 24 less than twice the first number. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

46 and 68

Explanation:

so let the first number=x

the second number= 2x-24 since 24 less than twice the first number

then

2x-24+x=114

simplify

3x=114+24

3x=138

x=46

2x-24= 68