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the sum of two numbers is 133. four times the smaller of the two numbers equals three times the greater number.find the numbers

Solution

t h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s 133. f o u r t im es t h e s ma ll er o f t h e tw o n u mb ers e q u a l s t h ree t im es t h e g re a t er n u mb er . f in d t h e n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : 57, 76

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 133

4 x = 3 y

x + y = 133, 4 x = 3 y : x = 57, y = 76

The numbers : 57, 76

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