victoria38baby
victoria38baby victoria38baby
  • 03-06-2018
  • Mathematics
contestada

the difference of a number and twice another number is 12. The sum of the two numbers is -27. What are the two numbers?

Respuesta :

altavistard
altavistard altavistard
  • 13-06-2018
Let the numbers be x and x.  Then x-2y=12.  Also, x+y= -27, so that x = -27 - y.

Subbing the 2nd equation into the first gives us   -27 - y - 2y = 12, or

-39=3y, or y = -13 (answer).  Now find x from x = -27 - y.

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

i almost give you the same experience as time travel what am i
Triangle ABC has vertices at A(-2,3),B(-3,-6), and C(2,-1). Is triangle ABC a right triangle? If so, which angle is the right angle? O No, the triangle has no r
what % of food in the grocery store contains added sugars?
Prove that (n+5)2-(n+3)2 is a multiple of 4 for all positive integer values of n
√5 is an irrational number. which of these will also be an irrational number? A. (√5)^2 B. (√5)^-2 C. √5 + √5 D. (5+ √5)(5-√5)
What is metallic bond
What is the shortest delay time, in milliseconds, that wouldcause two 65 Hertz sine waves to be 30 degrees out of phase? Roundyour answer to the nearest hundred
What is the full form of WHO?
please answer the two questions
Are there any specific modules or functionalities in QuickBooks designed to address Singapore's accounting and tax regulations?