Problema Solution
one number is 17 more than another. if the greater number is increased by 3, the result is 5 times the smaller. what are the numbers?
Answer provided by our tutors
If x is greater number and y is smaller;
The expression comes down to
x = 17 + y
and
x+3=5y
substitute the value of x in second expression
17+y+3=5y
y=5
Using this value find x
x=17+y
x=17+5
x=22