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the sum of two numbers is 48. The larger number is three times the smaller. Find the numbers

Solution

t h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s 48. T h e l a r g er n u mb er i s t h ree t im es t h e s ma ll er . F in d t h e n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : 36, 12

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 48

x = 3 y

x + y = 48, x = 3 y : x = 36, y = 12

The numbers : 36, 12

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