Question

If the smaller of two numbers is one-half of the larger number and the sum of the two numbers is 78, find the numbers

Answer 1

divide 78 by 3
= 26
the numbers are 26 and 52

Answer 2

Answer:

52 and 26

Step-by-step explanation:

2x=y

x+y=78

3x=78

x=26

2(26)=y

y=52

To check:

52+26=78