SOLUTION: The greater of two numbers is 3 times the smaller. Their sum is 44. Find the numbers.

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Question 711780: The greater of two numbers is 3 times the smaller. Their sum is 44. Find the numbers.
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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X=3Y
X+Y=44
3Y+Y=44
4Y=44
Y=44/4
Y=11 ANS.
X=3*11
X=33 ANS.
PROOF:
11+33=44
44=44