Question

Sum of two number is 60 the greater number is 8 more than thrice smaller number find number

Answer 1

Let the 2 numbers be x & y

Given, x+y=60_____(1)

let x be a greater number so,

x=8+3y_____(2)

put value of x in (1)

(8+3y)+y=60

4y=60-8=52

y=52/4=13

and x=8+3(13)=47