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24 March, 12:34

The sum of two numbers is 11. The larger number is 1 less than twice the smaller number. What are the two numbers? Which equations can be used to express the problem as a system of two linear equations in slope-intercept form? Select all that apply.

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  1. 24 March, 12:55
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    Small number = x

    large number = 2x-1

    x + 2x-1 = 11

    3x-1 = 11

    3x = 12

    x = 12/3 = 4

    small number = 4

    large number = 2x-1 = 2 (4) - 1 = 8-1 = 7
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