SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 17. When the larger is divided by the smaller the quotient is 3 and the remainder is 1. Find the numbers.
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Question 244060: The sum of two numbers is 17. When the larger is divided by the smaller the quotient is 3 and the remainder is 1. Find the numbers.
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Multiply the second equation by 
Substitute back into the first equation:
Solve for and then calculate 
using the first equation.
John
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