SOLUTION: The smaller of two numbers is 2 less than 1/3 the larger. The sum. of the two numbers is 50. Find the value of the numbers.
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Question 810226: The smaller of two numbers is 2 less than 1/3 the larger. The sum. of the two numbers is 50. Find the value of the numbers.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
s = (1/3)b - 2
s + b = 50
s = 50 - b
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(1/3)b - 2 = 50 - b
(1/3)b - 2 = 50 - (3/3)b
(4/3)b = 52
b = 52(3/4)
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b = 39
s = 11
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