Question

The sum of two numbers is 28. The first number, x, is three

times the second number, y.
Which system of equations can be used to find the two
numbers?
x+y=28
(x=3+v
( xy=28
(x=y
| xy=28
(x=3+y
| x+y=28
(x=3v

Answer 1

Explanation:

the sum of 2 number is 28

x + y = 28

x is 3 times the second number y

x = 3y