SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 56. one third of the first number plus one fourth of the second number is 16. find the numbers.

Question 625848: the sum of two numbers is 56. one third of the first number plus one fourth of the second number is 16. find the numbers.
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the sum of two numbers is 56. one third of the first number plus one fourth of the second number is 16. find the numbers.
Solution:
Let x and y those 2 numbers
x+y = 56
x/3 + y/4 = 16
Then:
x+y = 56
4x+3y = 16(12) = 192
y = 56-x
4x+3(56-x) = 192
x+168 = 192
x = 24
y = 32
Answer: 24 and 32
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