Question 1143572
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 x + y = 32,   and assume y>x

a 2nd equation is
   y/x = 3   

and this means y=3x.  Substitute this into the first equation:

   x + (3x) = 32
        4x  = 32
         x  = 8   -->  y = 24

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Ans:  x=8, y=24   
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Check:  8 + 24 = 32 (ok)
        24/8 = 3 (ok)