Question

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the sum of 2 numbers is 60 greater number is more than 8 thrice the smaller then find the number

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

From First condition,

Required equation is

X+y=60................(1)

X=8+3y

X-3y=8.................(2)

Now solving these equation,

Subtract 2 from 1

2y=52

Y=26

So put y= 26 in equ no 1

X+y=60

X+26=60

X=34