Them sum of two numbers is 17. One number is 3 less than 2/3 of the numbers. What is the lesser number?

The smaller number is 5

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the smaller number be x

the other number is (17 -x) (we know they add up to 17)

2/3 of the bigger number is written as 2/3 (17 - x)

The smaller number is 3 less than that. (so subtract 3 to get x)

x= 2/3 (17 -x) - 3 <-- We have an equation, solve for x

Check 2/3 x 12 - 3 = 8 - 3 = 5

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for b i don't understand the question. is it saying for each individual person they pick 5 reds to 7 greens or is it the whole group. clarify and i hope this can you.

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