SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 54. One fourth of the first number is three less than half the second number. What are the numbers?

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Question 280291: The sum of two numbers is 54. One fourth of the first number is three less than half the second number. What are the numbers?
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x+y=54

1/4x=1/2y-3

x=2y-12

x+y=54

2y-12+y=54

3y=66

y=22

x=2y-12=2(22)-12=44-12=32

Answers: x=32, y=22