The sum of two numbers is 60 . The greater number is 8 more than thrice the smaller numbers . Find the numbers
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Let the smaller number be 'x' and the larger number be 'y'.
So, x + y = 60
Or, y = 60 - x.
Again, it is given that,
➡️ 3x + 8 = y
Or, 3x + 8 = 60 - x
Or, 4x = 52
Or, x = 13.
Hence,
Greater number = 60 - 13 = 47.
Smaller number = 13.
That's it..
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Step-by-step explanation:
Let the smaller number be 'x' and the larger number be 'y'.
So, x + y = 60
Or, y = 60 - x.
Again, it is given that,
➡️ 3x + 8 = y
Or, 3x + 8 = 60 - x
Or, 4x = 52
Or, x = 13.
Hence,
Greater number = 60 - 13 = 47.
Smaller number = 13..
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