one number is 2 more than 3 times another. their sum is 22. find the numbers
Let’s assume Number is x
another number is 3x +2
the sum of the number is 22
x+3x+2=22
4x=20
x=5
the number is 5 and another number is 3 X 5 + 2 = 17
Let’s assume Number is x
another number is 3x +2
the sum of the number is 22
x+3x+2=22
4x=20
x=5
the number is 5 and another number is 3 X 5 + 2 = 17