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Question 667398: Can you help me solve this problem: I am thinking of two whole numbers. The larger number is 3 times the smaller number. If the difference between the two numbers is 72, what is the sum of the two numbers? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! I am thinking of two whole numbers. The larger number is 3 times the smaller number. If the difference between the two numbers is 72, what is the sum of the two numbers?
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Equation:
L = 3*S
L-S = 72
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Substitute and solve for "S":
3S - S = = 72
2S = 72
S = 36 (smaller #)
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Solve for "L":
L = 3S = 3*36 = 108
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Sum = 36+108 = 144
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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