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The second of two numbers is 8 more than 3 times the first.their sum is 72. Find the numbers.
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The second of two numbers is 8 more than 3 times the first.their sum is 72. Find the numbers.
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+3x+8=72
4x=64
x=16
3x+8=56
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