Question 402693: the sum of two numbers is 67. If three times the smaller number is subtracted from the larger number, the result is 3. find the two numbers. Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! the sum of two numbers is 67.
x + y = 67
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If three times the smaller number is subtracted from the larger number, the result is 3.
x - 3y = 3
x + y = 67; subtraction eliminates x, find y
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-4y = -64
y =
y = +16
Find x
x + 16 = 67
x = 67 - 16
x = 51
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Check solutions in the 2nd equation
x - 3y = 3
51 - 3(16) = 3
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find the two numbers. x=51, y=16
