SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 78. The second number is 14 more than 3 times the first number. Find the two numbers.
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Question 781645: The sum of two numbers is 78. The second number is 14 more than 3 times the first number. Find the two numbers.
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+y=78
y=3x+14
x+3x+14=78
4x+14=78
4x=64
x=16
y=78-16
y=62
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