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the sum of two numbers is 48. The larger number is three times the smaller. Find the numbers

Solution

the sum of two numbers is 48. The larger number is three times the smaller. Find the numbers

Solution

The numbers : 36, 12

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 48

x = 3 y

x + y = 48, x = 3 y : x = 36, y = 12

The numbers : 36, 12

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