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one number is 3 less than 9 times the other. The sum of the two numbers is 67.

Solution

one number is 3 less than 9 times the other. The sum of the two numbers is 67.

Solution

The numbers : 60, 7

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 9 y - 3

x + y = 67

x = 9 y - 3, x + y = 67 : x = 60, y = 7

The numbers : 60, 7

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