the sum of two numbers is 18. The difference between three times the lesser number and the greater number is 10.

A)define variables and formulate a system of equations from this situation
B)solve your system of equations algebraically and find the greater number

1 answer

lESSOR+LARGER=18
3*LESSOR-lARGER=10

ADD THE TWO EQUATIONS
4*LESSOR=28
LESSOR=7
lARGER=11