x + 0.5x + 11 = 74
1.5x = 63
x = ?
the sum of two numbers is 74. one number is 11 more than half the other. find both numbers
2 answers
74-m = m/2 + 11
63 = 3 m/2
m = 63*2/3
= 42
74 - 42 = 32
63 = 3 m/2
m = 63*2/3
= 42
74 - 42 = 32