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the sum of two numbers is 45. if 4 times the smaller is increased by 3 times the larger, the result is 150. Find the numbers
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the sum of two numbers is 45. if 4 times the smaller is increased by 3 times the larger, the result is 150. Find the numbers
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi,
let n represent the smaller number. Then (45-n) would be the larger
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question states *
4n + 3(45-n) = 150
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4n + 3*45 -3n = 150
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n + 135 = 150
n = 15
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15 and 30 are the numbers
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check your answer
60 + 90 = 150
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