SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 18, the difference between them is three times the lesser number and the greater number is ten. Define variables and formulate a system of equations, wha

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Question 1033723: The sum of two numbers is 18, the difference between them is three times the lesser number and the greater number is ten.
Define variables and formulate a system of equations, what is the greater number
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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the difference between them is three times the lesser number and the greater number is ten.
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Answer by ikleyn(52879) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The sum of two numbers is 18, the difference between them is three times the lesser number and the greater number is ten.
Define variables and formulate a system of equations, what is the greater number
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