SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 17. When the larger is divided by the smaller the quotient is 3 and the remainder is 1. Find the numbers.

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Question 244060: The sum of two numbers is 17. When the larger is divided by the smaller the quotient is 3 and the remainder is 1. Find the numbers.
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Multiply the second equation by



Substitute back into the first equation:



Solve for and then calculate using the first equation.

John