Question

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

Answer 1

let x+y=60
x=3y+8
therefore
3y+8+y=60
4y=52
y=13
x=47

Answer 2

let the two numbers X and Y
by the first condition :
x+y=60
by the second condition:
x=3y+8
refer to the attachment for the further explanation