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Popular Word Problems >

the sum of 2 numbers is 32. one number is 3 times larger

Solution

t h e s u m o f 2 n u mb ers i s 32. o n e n u mb er i s 3 t im es l a r g er

Solution

The numbers : 0, 32

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 32

x = 3 x

x + y = 32, x = 3 x : x = 0, y = 32

The numbers : 0, 32

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