SOLUTION: One number is three times another. The sum of the number is 72. What are the two numbers

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Question 919181: One number is three times another. The sum of the number is 72. What are the two numbers
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Re TY: TY for noticing the typo on the 'Checking'
'Checking the Answer is the most Important Part!
n + 3n = 72
4n = 72
n = 18 and 3n = 54
And...checking
18 + +highlight_green%2854%29 = 72