Question 427294
 the sum of two numbers is 80. Three times the smaller number is larger than the bigger number by 48. Determine the value
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Equations:
x + y = 80
3x - y = 48
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Add to get:
4x = 128
x = 32 (smaller #)
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solve for "y":
x + y = 80
32 + y = 80
y = 48 (larger #)
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Cheers,
Stan H.