Question

Two numbers have a sum of 15 and one is 2/3 of the other. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

x=
`(43)/(3)`

y=
`(2)/(3)`

Explanation:

let two nos are x and y

given x+y=15

let one no is y=
`(2)/(3)`

x+
`(2)/(3)`=15

x=15-
`(2)/(3)`

x=
`(43)/(3)`

y=
`(2)/(3)` answer