SOLUTION: the difference between two whole numbers is 20. the sum of one third the larger and one fourth the smaller is 30. what is the prduct of the two numbers?

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Question 441909: the difference between two whole numbers is 20. the sum of one third the larger and one fourth the smaller is 30. what is the prduct of the two numbers?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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x-y=20
1/3x+1/4y=30
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4x+3y=360
y=x-20
4x+3(x-20)=360
4x+3x-60=360
7x=420
x=60
y=40
xy=2400..