Question

The sum of two number is 60. The greater number is 8 more than thrice the smaller number. Find the

numbers.

Let the two numbers be x and y.  x > y

From the first condition,  

_____ = 60 ... (1)

Thrice the smaller number is 3y. 

From the second condition, 

x = _____

∴      x - 3y = 8 

Subtracting equation (2) from equation (1), 

x + y = 60

x − 3y = 8

− + −

4y = 52

... (1)

... (2)

∴ y = _____ 

∴ y = _____

Substituting y = 13 in equation (1), 

∴ x = _​

Answer 1

Answer:

1st blank will be x+y

2nd blank x = 8 + 3y

3rd blank is y = 13

Answer 2

Answer:

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