SOLUTION: the first of two numbers is 3 times the second. Their sum is 88. Find the numbers.

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Question 212075: the first of two numbers is 3 times the second. Their sum is 88. Find the numbers.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+3x=88
4x=88
x=22
3x=66