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The sum of two number is 61. If the larger number is seven less than three times the smaller number, find both numbers

Solution

T h e s u m o f tw o n u mb er i s 61. I f t h e l a r g er n u mb er i s se v e n l ess t han t h ree t im es t h e s ma ll er n u mb er, f in d b o t h n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : 44, 17

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 61

x = 3 y - 7

x + y = 61, x = 3 y - 7 : x = 44, y = 17

The numbers : 44, 17

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