SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 44. The sum of the smaller and 3 times the larger is 114. find the numbers
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Question 746291: the sum of two numbers is 44. The sum of the smaller and 3 times the larger is 114. find the numbers
Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + y = 44 .....1
x + 3y = 114 ....2
Multiply equation 1 by 3
3x + 3y = 132 ....1
x + 3y = 114 ....2
Subtract 2 from 1
2x = 18
x = 9
Therefore numbers are
9 and 35
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