SOLUTION: The sum of two number is 90. The larger is 14 more than 3 times the smaller number. Find the number.

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Question 994598: The sum of two number is 90. The larger is 14 more than 3 times the smaller number. Find the number.
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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S=smaller number; L=larger number=3S+14
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S+L=90
S+(3S+14)=90
4S+14=90
4S=76
S=19
L=3S+14=3(19)=14=57+14=71
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ANSWER: The two numbers are 19 and 71.
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CHECK:
S+L=90
19+71=90
90=90
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