SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 50 . One number is 10 less than three times the other number. what are the two numbers ?

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Question 1074620: The sum of two numbers is 50 . One number is 10 less than three times the other number. what are the two numbers ?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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A%2BB=50
A=3B-10
Substituting,
3B-10%2BB=50
4B=60
Solve for B then use either equation to solve for A.