SOLUTION: Separate 65 into two parts such that 3 times the larger will be more than 6 times the smaller (Hint:let x and 65-x represent your two numbers) P/S:Hint was not given by paper

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Question 96107: Separate 65 into two parts such that 3 times the larger will be more than 6 times the smaller (Hint:let x and 65-x represent your two numbers)

P/S:Hint was not given by paper. i figured that much out.

Answer by scott8148(5891) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
good hint

3(65-x)>6x ... 195-3x>6x ... 195>9x ... (195/9)>x ... (21 2/3)>x ... 65-x>(43 1/3)