Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let 1st number be X.

Second number=X+8.

X+X+8=60

2X+8=60

2X=60-8

X=52÷2=26

1st number=X=26

2nd number=X+8=26+8=34