x + y = 32,   and assume y>x



a 2nd equation is

   y/x = 3   



and this means y=3x.  Substitute this into the first equation:



   x + (3x) = 32

        4x  = 32

         x  = 8   -->  y = 24



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Ans:  x=8, y=24   

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Check:  8 + 24 = 32 (ok)

        24/8 = 3 (ok)



 

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