Question

One number 1 more than 3 times another. The sum of the numbers is 5. Find the two numbers.

The tWO numbers are__
and__

Answer 1

Answer: x=3.75 y=1.25

Explanation:

Let the numbers we are looking for be x and y

Hence,

x=3y

x+y=5

x=3y

x=5-y

Thus,

3y=5-y

3y+y=5

4y=5

Divide both parts of the equation by 4:

y=1.25

Hence,

x=3(1.25)

x=3.75