the sum of two numbers is 74. one number is 11 more than half the other. find both numbers

2 answers

x + 0.5x + 11 = 74

1.5x = 63

x = ?
74-m = m/2 + 11

63 = 3 m/2

m = 63*2/3

= 42
74 - 42 = 32