SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 50. One number is 10 less than three times the other number. What are the two numbers?

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Question 873623: The sum of two numbers is 50. One number is 10 less than three times the other number. What are the two numbers?

Answer by ben720(159) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = other number
Let 3x-10 = One number
x%2B3x-10=50
CLT
4x-10=50
Add 10
4x=60
Divide both sides by 4
x=15
3x-10
45-10
35
The numbers are 15 and 35.