SOLUTION: The difference of two numbers is 46. The larger of the two is 3 times the smallest. Find the value of the two numbers.
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Question 491668: The difference of two numbers is 46. The larger of the two is 3 times the smallest. Find the value of the two numbers.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The difference of two numbers is 46. The larger of the two is 3 times the smallest. Find the value of the two numbers.
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Equations:
x - y = 46
x - 3y = 0
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Subtract and solve for "y":
2y = 46
y = 23
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Solve for "x":
x = 3y
x = 3(23)
x = 69
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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