SOLUTION: sum of two numbers is 72. The larger number is three times the smaller number. Find the numbers.

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Question 737930: sum of two numbers is 72. The larger number is three times the smaller number. Find the numbers.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+3x=72
4x=72
x=72/4
x=18
3x=54