SOLUTION: The larger of two numbers is 10 less than three times the smaller number . Their sum is 50 . Find the number
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Question 826433: The larger of two numbers is 10 less than three times the smaller number . Their sum is 50 . Find the number
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Variables:
small number =x
big number = 3x-10
Equation:
x+3x-10=50
Solve Equation:
4x-10=50
4x=60
x=15
big number: 3(15)-10 =35
Answer:
Small number=15
Big number =35
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