SOLUTION: Divide 80 into two parts such that 3 times the greater is equal to 2 times the leasser and their sum is 180. Find the number

Question 1015586: Divide 80 into two parts such that 3 times the greater is equal to 2 times the leasser and their sum is 180. Find the number
Answer by ikleyn(52775) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Divide 80 into two parts such that 3 times the greater is equal to 2 times the leasser and their sum is 180. Find the number
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". . . 3 times the greater is equal to 2 times the lesser."

Is it possible?

Are you sure?

And which sum is 180? - It is unclear.

I know what do you mean: 32 and 48.

But you formulated it incorrectly.

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