SOLUTION: one-third of a greater number equals a smaller number. the sum of the two numbers is 40. what are the numbers?

SOLUTION: one-third of a greater number equals a smaller number. the sum of the two numbers is 40. what are the numbers?

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Question 664816: one-third of a greater number equals a smaller number. the sum of the two numbers is 40. what are the numbers?
Answer by Katiebug24(19) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The two numbers are 30 and 10.
WORK:
As far as work goes, I did a guess and check process.
30/3=10
30+10=40
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