The sum of the two terms is equal to 733. If the first term is halved, then the sum will be equal to 530. Find the second term.

To solve the problem, let’s compose an equation in which we write the first number as x.
We write the second number as y.
In this case, their sum will be 733.
x + y = 733.
x = 733 – y.

If you decrease the first number by 2 times, then its value will be equal to: 1/2 * x.
The sum of the two terms will be equal to:
1/2 * x + y = 530.

Substitute the x value from the first equation into the second.
We get:
1/2 * (733 – y) + y = 530.
366.5 – 1/2 * y + y = 530.
1/2 * y = 530 – 366.5.
1/2 * y = 163.5.
y = 163.5 * 2.
y = 327.

Find the first number.
x = 733 – 327 = 406.