SOLUTION: the difference between two numbers is 120. when three times the larger number is added to the smaller number, the sum is 80. what are the two numbers?

SOLUTION: the difference between two numbers is 120. when three times the larger number is added to the smaller number, the sum is 80. what are the two numbers?

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Question 366584: the difference between two numbers is 120. when three times the larger number is added to the smaller number, the sum is 80. what are the two numbers?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x - y = 120
3x + y = 80

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