SOLUTION: The difference of two positive numbers is 20. 1/7 of one number is equal to 1/3 of the other number. Please show work

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Question 957397: The difference of two positive numbers is 20. 1/7 of one number is equal to 1/3 of the other number.
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Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The difference of two positive numbers is 20. 1/7 of one number is equal to 1/3 of the other number.
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x - y = 20
x/7 = y/3
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Pls show your work.

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