the sum of two numbers is 95. one number is 16 less than twice the other number.find both numbers

Question and answer

the sum of two numbers is 95. one number is 16 less than twice the other number.find both numbers

The sum of two numbers is 95. one number is 16 less than twice the other number.The two numbers are 37 and 58. Let the samller number be x, x + 2x - 16 = 95, 3x - 16 = 95, 3x = 111, x = 111/3, x = 37, 95 - 37 = 58

s

Log in for more information.

Question

Asked 12/10/2015 12:18:34 PM

Updated 12/19/2015 3:11:22 AM

1 Answer/Comment

Get an answer

Search for an answer or ask Weegy.

New answers

Rating

5

The sum of two numbers is 95. one number is 16 less than twice the other number.The two numbers are 37 and 58.
Let the samller number be x,
x + 2x - 16 = 95,
3x - 16 = 95,
3x = 111,
x = 111/3,
x = 37,
95 - 37 = 58

Log in for more information.

Added 12/19/2015 3:11:22 AM

This answer has been confirmed as correct and helpful.

Confirmed by Andrew. [12/19/2015 8:37:27 AM]

Comments

There are no comments.

Add an answer or comment

Log in or sign up first.

33,119,381

questions answered

Share your beach.

W I N D O W P A N E

FROM THE CREATORS OF

WINDOWPANE is the live-streaming social network that turns your phone into a live broadcast camera for streaming to friends, family, followers, or everyone. Share what’s outside your window and all around you. Earn a little too.

Popular Conversations

To compensate for the problems of heat expansion, a piston is ...

1/14/2021 7:34:34 PM| 5 Answers

Fill in the blanks in the following sentences. Creative writing is ...

1/21/2021 6:55:28 PM| 5 Answers

Weegy: -4|-4| User: 2(9-3) Weegy: 12*9-3 = 108-3 = 105.

1/13/2021 1:29:14 AM| 4 Answers

Weegy: -7 + N = 20 User: y - 12 = -10 Weegy: x + 5 = 2x User: y - 12 = -10 Weegy: x + 5 = 2x User: y + 1.05 = ...

1/15/2021 5:41:15 AM| 4 Answers

Stress is considered a "good" stress when it A. makes a ...

1/21/2021 2:46:50 PM| 4 Answers

Active listening is listening to the words only. talking to someone ...

1/12/2021 3:08:55 AM| 3 Answers

Which of the following measures tells something about the ...

Weegy: Data is a set of values of qualitative or quantitative variables; restated, data are individual pieces of ...

1/12/2021 3:12:14 PM| 3 Answers

Which Allied nation dropped the atomic bomb on Japan in ...

1/13/2021 2:30:42 PM| 3 Answers

Which phrase does not describe a mineral? A. Crystal structure ...

Weegy: The phrase which do not describe a mineral is organic solid. User: minerals containing iron are attracted bt ...

1/18/2021 8:40:01 AM| 3 Answers

If you blank to visit your grandmother, you should go now; visiting ...

Weegy: If you INTEND to visit your grandmother,you should go now,visiting hours will be ending soon. User: An essay ...

1/18/2021 6:25:02 PM| 3 Answers

Solve the following system of equations. 2x + y = 3 x = 2y - 1

Weegy: 2x + y = 3 User: Solve the following system of equations. 3x + 2y - 5 = 0 x = y + 10 Weegy: The solution ...

1/19/2021 9:23:23 AM| 3 Answers

True or False: You should only use your mirrors to see behind you ...

1/20/2021 11:09:20 PM| 3 Answers

*

Get answers from Weegy and a team of really smart live experts.

Top Ranked Experts *

Order Points Ratings Comments Invitations

S

L

P

R

P

R

Points 1005 [Total 4858] Ratings 0 Comments 895 Invitations 11 Offline

S

L

L

1

P

1

L

P

Points 717 [Total 11737] Ratings 5 Comments 667 Invitations 0 Offline

S

L

1

Points 502 [Total 2934] Ratings 1 Comments 482 Invitations 1 Offline

S

L

Points 497 [Total 3816] Ratings 0 Comments 497 Invitations 0 Offline

S

L

Points 316 [Total 1130] Ratings 0 Comments 316 Invitations 0 Offline

S

R

L

Points 249 [Total 866] Ratings 0 Comments 249 Invitations 0 Offline

S

L

Points 202 [Total 202] Ratings 0 Comments 202 Invitations 0 Offline

S

L

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Points 173 [Total 2719] Ratings 16 Comments 13 Invitations 0 Offline

S

L

Points 162 [Total 162] Ratings 0 Comments 162 Invitations 0 Offline

S

L

P

P

P

1

P

L

1

Points 126 [Total 9397] Ratings 1 Comments 116 Invitations 0 Offline

* Excludes moderators and previous
winners (Include)

Home | Contact | Blog | About | Terms | Privacy | © Purple Inc.