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The sum of two integers is 45. The larger is 3 less than three times the smaller. Find the two integer
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Question 939045: Select two variables, set up two equations and solve the problem below.
The sum of two integers is 45. The larger is 3 less than three times the smaller. Find the two integers.
Can you tell me how to do this in detail thank you Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Select two variables, set up two equations and solve the problem below.
The sum of two integers is 45. The larger is 3 less than three times the smaller. Find the two integers.
Can you tell me how to do this in detail thank you
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let x=larger integer
let y=smaller integer
x+y=45
x=3y-3
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substitute 3y-3 for x in first equation
3y-3+y=45
4y=48
y=12
x=3y-3=36-3=33
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