Question

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

Answer 1

x+(8+3x)=60 4x+8=60 4x = 60-8 4x = 52 x = 52/4 x = 13

Answer 2

sum of 2 numbers is 60 i.e, x+y=60----------->1

let y be greater number

given y=3x+8---------->2

on solving 1 & 2 we get x=13 and y=47