Question 987191
The sum of two numbers is 36. The larger number is three times the smaller number. Find the two numbers. (Using the bar modeling strategy).
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Equations:
x + y = 36
x = 3y
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y"::
3y + y = 36
4y = 36
y = 9
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Solve for "x":
x = 3y
x = 3*9
x = 27
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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