Maths · Test of consistency and solution of simultaneous linear equations in two or three variables using matrices
The addition of two numbers is If one number is thrice the another number. Find
The addition of two numbers is \( -72 . \) If one number is thrice the another number. Find the greater number
- A. -9
- B. -18
- C. -54
- D. -11
Step-by-step solution
Let the smaller number be x. Then the larger number is 3x. Their sum is x + 3x = 4x = -72, so x = -18. The greater number is 3x = 3(-18) = -54.
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