SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 90. The larger number is 9 less than 3 times the smaller number. Find the smaller number.

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Question 53390: The sum of two numbers is 90. The larger number is 9 less than 3 times the smaller number. Find the smaller number.
Answer by wgomero(28) About Me  (Show Source):
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small # = x
large # = 3x - 9
equation = x + 3x - 9 = 90
4x = 99
x=99/4
x=24.75
y = 3(24.75) - 9 = 65.25
24.75 + 65.25 = 90