SOLUTION: One-third of a greater number equals a smaller number.The sum of the two numbers is 40.What are the numbers?

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Question 1195249: One-third of a greater number equals a smaller number.The sum of the two numbers is 40.What are the numbers?
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One-third of a greater number equals a smaller number.The sum of the two numbers is 40.What are the numbers?
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G = 3S
G + S = 40
etc