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the difference between two numbers is 16. three times the larger number is nine times the smaller number. what are the numbers.

Solution

t h e d i ff ere n ce b e tw ee n tw o n u mb ers i s 16. t h ree t im es t h e l a r g er n u mb er i s nin e t im es t h e s ma ll er n u mb er . w ha t a re t h e n u mb ers .

Solution

The numbers : 24, 8

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x - y = 16

3 x = 9 y

x - y = 16, 3 x = 9 y : x = 24, y = 8

The numbers : 24, 8

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