SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 91. half of one number is three times the other number. what are the numbers?

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Question 296974: the sum of two numbers is 91. half of one number is three times the other number. what are the numbers?
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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a+b=91
a/2=3b a=6b
6b+b=91
7b=91
b=13
91-13=a
78=a