SOLUTION: What is the difference between two integers is 38. one integer is three times as great as the other. find the intergers

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Question 325836: What is the difference between two integers is 38. one integer is three times as great as the other. find the intergers
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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X-Y=38
X=3Y
3Y-Y=38
2Y=38
Y=38/2
Y=19 ANS
PROOF:
X=3*19=57
PROOF:
57-19=38
38=38 ANS.