SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 72. If three times the smaller number is subtracted from the larger number, the result is 4. Find the two numbers

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Question 824975: The sum of two numbers is 72. If three times the smaller number is subtracted from the larger number, the result is 4. Find the two numbers

Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + y = 72
x - 3y = 4
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x = 55
y = 17
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