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The larger of two numbers is 15 more than three times the smaller number. If the sum of the two numbers is 63, find the numbers

Solution

The larger of two numbers is 15 more than three times the smaller number. If the sum of the two numbers is 63, find the numbers

Solution

The numbers : 51, 12

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 15 + 3 y

x + y = 63

x = 15 + 3 y, x + y = 63 : x = 51, y = 12

The numbers : 51, 12

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