SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 89. Three times the smaller number is 71 more than the larger. Find the numbers.

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Question 1041617: The sum of two numbers is 89. Three times the smaller number is 71 more than the larger. Find the numbers.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of two numbers is 89. Three times the smaller number is 71 more than the larger. Find the numbers.
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a + b = 89
3a = b+71
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a + b = 89
3a- b = 71
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4a = 160
a = 40
b = 89-40 = 49
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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