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the sum of 2 numbers is 56. one number is 3 times as large as the other. what are the numbers?

Solution

the sum of 2 numbers is 56. one number is 3 times as large as the other. what are the numbers?

Solution

The numbers : 42, 14

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 56

x = 3 y

x + y = 56, x = 3 y : x = 42, y = 14

The numbers : 42, 14

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