SOLUTION: The larger of two numbers is equal to three times the smaller number, the smaller number is equal to the larger number decreased by 30. find the numbers

Question 926345: The larger of two numbers is equal to three times the smaller number, the smaller number is equal to the larger number decreased by 30. find the numbers
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = larger number
y = smaller number
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x = 3y
y = x - 30
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x - 3y = 0
x - y = 30
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solution:
x = larger number = 45
y = smaller number = 15
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