Question

The larger of two numbers is 15 more than three times the smaller number. If the sum of the two numbers is 63, find the numbers

Answer 1

The smaller number equals 12, the larger number equals 51.

Explanation:

x + (3x + 15) = 63

Combine like terms.

4x + 15 = 63

Subtract 15 from both sides.

4x + (15 -15) = (63 - 15)

4x = 48

Divide both sides by 4.

4x/4 = 48/4

x = 12

Check answer.

12 + (3(12) + 15) = 63

12 + 36 + 15 = 63

63 = 63