alexg8289 alexg8289
  • 25-02-2022
  • Mathematics
contestada

The sum of two numbers is −114. One number is 24 less than the other. Find the numbers.

Respuesta :

glassmirror
glassmirror glassmirror
  • 25-02-2022
46 and 68.

so let the first number = x the second number = 2x-24 since 24 less than twice the first number

then
2x-24+x=114
simplify
3x=114+24
3x=138
x=46
2x-24=68

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

2 What is the JOB of the cell membrane?
Which sentence best describes a theme in the story "Thank You, M'am"? Group of answer choices will mark brainiest the need for better childcare options for sing
What is feasibility? Multiple Choice Difficult to quantify or measure. Easy to quantify and typically measured to determine the success or failure of a project
Which statement is true? A) Characters in a story can only be people. B) Animals can be characters in a story. C) Only animals can be characters in a story. D)
enumerate atleast 5 types of ingredients in salad. halimbawa: Miscellaneous, Vegetables, etc. dalawa halimbawa lang alam ko, hinahanap ko yung iba pang halimbaw
In a story, the problem is solved in the _____________ . A) situation B) conflict C) turning point D) conclusion
who can be speaker of the us house of representatives
During glycolysis, 1 glucose molecule is broken down into Answer options: A, 1, 2 or 3 B, 1-Carbon, 2-Carbon, 3-Carbon C, ATP, Pyruvic acid, NADH, Mitochondria
Down's syndrome occurs because of a(n) missing sex chromosome extra sex chromosome additional 21st chromosome additional 18th chromosome
Image below: Mathematics help!