SOLUTION: the sum of 2 numbers is 188. the larger number is 24 more than 3 times the smaller. find the numbers

Question 499968: the sum of 2 numbers is 188. the larger number is 24 more than 3 times the smaller. find the numbers
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
two numbers sum to 188.
x = one number
188 -x = the other number
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188-x is the larger number (assumption)
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188-x = 3x + 24
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Add x to both sides
188 = 4x + 24
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Subtract 24 from both sides
164 = 4x
so
4x = 164
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Divide both sides by 4
x = 41
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188-x = 188-41
188-41 = 147
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The two numbers are: 41 and 147.
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Always check your work.
What is 3*41 + 24?
3*41 = 123
+24 = 147
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Done.
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