SOLUTION: One number is 9 more than 3 times another. If their difference is 29, what is the larger number?

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Question 879158: One number is 9 more than 3 times another. If their difference is 29, what is the larger number?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi
Question States: Write as You Read
x =
x - y = 29
(3y+9) - y = 29
2y = 20
y = 10 and x = 39
And...
39 - 10 = 29
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