Question

the sum of two numbers id 60 the greater number is 8 more than trice the smaller number. find the numbers

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Let the 2 nos be x and y

x+y=60 (1)

x=3y+8 (2)

Substituting 2 in 1,

3y+8+y=60

4y=60-8

4y=52

y=13

Substituting y=13 in 2,

x=3×13+8

x=47