SOLUTION: The difference between two numbers is 8. If 3 times the larger number is equal to 4 times the smaller number, find both numbers.
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Question 296145: The difference between two numbers is 8. If 3 times the larger number is equal to 4 times the smaller number, find both numbers.
Answer by Deina(147) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x - y = 8
3x = 4y
now substitute for y:
Multiply both sides by 4 and we find that x = 32
32 - 8 = 24 so y = 24 & bob's your uncle!
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