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Question 716806: How do I write out the equation of this problem:
The sum of two numbers is 56. If 7 times the smaller number is 12 more than 3 times the larger number, what are the two numbers.
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of two numbers is 56.

m and n are two numbers.
m+n=56

If 7 times the smaller number is 12 more than 3 times the larger number,

Let m%3Cn. Let m be less than n.
7m=12%2B3n

what are the two numbers.

The description gives a system:
m%2Bn=56
7m=12%2B3n
and with the situation that m Solve the system for m and n.