SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 27. One of the numbers is three and a half times more than the other. Translate into mathematical language and then solve to find the number.

Question 942630: The sum of two numbers is 27. One of the numbers is three and a half times more than the other. Translate into mathematical language and then solve to find the number.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sum of two numbers is 27. One of the numbers is three and a half times more than the other. Translate into mathematical language and then solve to find the number.
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Equations::
x + y = 27
x = y + 3.5
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y"::
y+3.5 + y = 27
2y = 23.5
y = 11.75
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Solve for "y"::
x = y + 3.5
x = 11.75 + 3.5
x = 15.25
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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