Question

The difference of two integers is 6. The sum of twice the smaller and the larger is 72. Find the integers.

The sum of 3 times a larger integer and 2

my answer the lager integer is 192 and the smaller integer is 72

Answer 1

x-y = 6

x + 2y = 72
subtract them:
3y = 66
y = 22
then
x-22 = 6
x = 28

<b>the two numbers are 22 and 28</b>


so "the sum of 3 times the larger and 2"
= 3(28) + 2 = 86

You claim your answer is:
192 and 72
Is their difference equal to 6 ????

Answer 2

12 and 6