The sum of 2 numbers is 27. The bigger number is one less than 3 times the smaller number. Find the value of the 2 numbers.

Respuesta :

Answer:

20 and 7

Step-by-step explanation:

Big number - (3x -1)

Small number - x

Therefore,

x + (3x - 1 ) = 27

4x = 28

x = 7

(3x - 1) = 20

x = 7