Question

solve the following problems using two variables.

sum of the two numbers is 60. the greater number is 8 more than thrice the smaller number. find the numbers?​

Answer 1

Let the number be x

Sum of two no. is 60

x+y=60

The greater no. be 8 more than the thrice the number

y=8+3x

x+8+3x=60

4x+8=60

4x=60-8

4x=52

x=52/4

x=12

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