SOLUTION: the sum of a number an three times that number is 720 what are the 2 numbers

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Question 211276: the sum of a number an three times that number is 720 what are the 2 numbers
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+3x=720
4x=720
x=720/4
x=180 ans. for the smaller number.
3*180=540 ans. for the larger number.
Proof:
180+540=720
720=720