There are two numbers, one is 7 more than twice the other. The sum of the numbers is 43. Make the equation to find the smaller number. Find the two numbers. If the smaller number is x, the equation will be . The numbers in ascending order are: BRAINLIEST IF CORRECT

Smaller number: 12

Greater number: 31

Step-by-step explanation:

Hi there!

Let x equal to the smaller number.

Let y be equal to the greater number.

1) Translate the information into equations

"One is 7 more than twice the other"

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"The sum of the numbers is 43"

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2) Use substitution to solve for the smaller number

Plug the equation into the above equation

Subtract both sides by 7

Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x

Therefore, the smaller number equates to 12.

3) Use substitution to solve for the greater number

Plug in x as 12

Subtract both sides by 12 to isolate y

Therefore, the greater number equates to 31.

I hope this helps!

the mean and mad

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