36. The larger of two numbers exceeds twice the smaller number by 8. The sum of twice the larger and 3 times the smaller number is 65. If x is the smaller number, which equation below determines the correct value of x ?

Answer and Explanation

Your Answer is

Correct Answer is J

Explanation

Assume the smaller number is x and the larger number is y, then we can get binary linear equations: y-2x=8, 2y+3x=65 Substitute y = 2x + 8 into the formula to get:< /p>

2(2x+8)+3x=65

That is the answer J.