SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 24. The sum of 7 times the larger and three times the smaller is 136.
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Question 608524: The sum of two numbers is 24. The sum of 7 times the larger and three times the smaller is 136.
Answer by flame8855(424) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+y= 24
7x+3y=136
-3x-3y=-72
7x+3y=136
4x= 64
x=16
y= 8
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