2. the sum of two numbers is 15. the larger number is 2 less than three times
the smaller number. what are the two numbers?
write an equation that can be used to express the problem as a system of two
linear equations in slope-intercept form.

Let the small number be X and the large number be Y.

Sum means add, so X + Y = 15

Then Y = 3X - 2

Now you have X  + 3X - 2 = 15

Simplify:

4x - 2 = 15

Add 2 to both numbers

4x = 17

Divide both sides by 4:

X = 17/4 = 4 1/4

Y = 15 - 4 1/4 = 10 3/4

The numbers are 4 1/4 and 10 3/4

answer: 16

step-by-step explanation: first you would add 6+6 which equals 12 then add 2+2 which equals 4. then add 12 + 4 which is 16.

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