SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 12. Three times the smaller number increased by the larger number is 20. Find the numbers

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Question 278031: The sum of two numbers is 12. Three times the smaller number increased by the larger number is 20. Find the numbers
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+y=12
3x+y=20
2x=8
x=4
y=8