SOLUTION: The difference between two postive integers is 24. One integer is three times as great as the other. Find the integers
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Question 504131: The difference between two postive integers is 24. One integer is three times as great as the other. Find the integers
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = one integer
y = another
x-y = 24
x = 3y
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substitute
x -y = 24
3y -y = 24
2y = 24
y = 12
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x = 3y
x = 3*12
x = 36
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Is the difference 24? Yes, 36-12=24
Is one 3x the other? Yes, 36 = 3*12
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Answer: The two integers are 12 and 36.
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Done.
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