Question

Solve the following problem using two variables.
1) Sum of two numbers is 60. The greater number is 8 more than thrice the smaller number. Find the
numbers.
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Answer 1

Let the two no.s be x (greater no.)and y

Acc to ques.

x+y=60 ...........(i)

also we are given that x=3y+8

put the value of x in (i)

3y+8+y=60

4y=60-8

4y=52

y=13

x=3y+8=3(13)+8 =47

So,the no.s are 47 and 13

Answer 2

the numbers are 47 and 13.

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