SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 72. the second number is three times as large as the first number.what are the numbers

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Question 718058: the sum of two numbers is 72. the second number is three times as large as the first number.what are the numbers
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x + y = 72
y = 3x
Sub y=3x into x+y=72
x + 3x = 72
x=72/4
x=18
y=3*18
y=24