SOLUTION: one number is three times another. the sum of the numbers is 36. find them
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Question 425123: one number is three times another. the sum of the numbers is 36. find them
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
one number is three times another.
the sum of the numbers is 36.
find them
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Equations:
x = 3y
x+y = 36
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y":
3y+y = 36
4y = 36
y = 9
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Solve for "x":
x = 3y
x = 3*9
x = 27
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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