Question

There are two numbers. The larger number is five more than the smaller

number. Three times the smaller number increased by the larger number
equals 147. Find the two numbers.

please help!!!! im in a test!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

35.5 + 40.5

Explanation:

smaller number = x

large number = x +5

3x + x +5 = 147

4 x +5 = 147

4x = 142

x = 35.5

x +5 = 40.5