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The larger of two numbers is 1 less than 3 times the smaller. Their sum is 63. Find the numbers.

Solution

T h e l a r g er o f tw o n u mb ers i s 1 l ess t han 3 t im es t h e s ma ll er . T h e i r s u m i s 63. F in d t h e n u mb ers .

Solution

The numbers : 47, 16

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 3 y - 1

x + y = 63

x = 3 y - 1, x + y = 63 : x = 47, y = 16

The numbers : 47, 16

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