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one number is three more than three times another. their sum is-5. find the numbers

Solution

o n e n u mb er i s t h ree m ore t han t h ree t im es an o t h er . t h e i r s u m i s - 5. f in d t h e n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : - 3, - 2

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 3 + 3 y

x + y = - 5

x = 3 + 3 y, x + y = - 5 : x = - 3, y = - 2

The numbers : - 3, - 2

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