SOLUTION: A number is a third of another number. Their difference is 38. What are two numbers?
1) Solve the problem
2) Check work using another method
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Question 991608: A number is a third of another number. Their difference is 38. What are two numbers?
1) Solve the problem
2) Check work using another method
Answer by ikleyn(52794) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Your equation is
- = 38.
Simplify and solve:
3x - x = 3*38
2x = 3*38,
x = 3*19,
x = 57.
Check. = 19.
57 - 19 = 38.
Answer. The two numbers are 57 and 19.
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