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The difference of two positive numbers is 28. One number is three times the other. Find the numbers

Solution

T h e d i ff ere n ce o f tw o p os i t i v e n u mb ers i s 28. O n e n u mb er i s t h ree t im es t h e o t h er . F in d t h e n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : 42, 14

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x - y = 28

x = 3 y

x - y = 28, x = 3 y : x = 42, y = 14

The numbers : 42, 14

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