Question

the sum of two numbers is60 . the greater no is 8 More than thrice the smaller no find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

x+y=60

x=8+3y

substituting x

8+3y+y=60

4y=60-8

4y=52

y=52/4

 y =13

Answer 2

Answer:answer is 13

Step-by-step explanation:

3x + 8 + x =60

3x + x = 60 - 8

4x = 52

x = 52/4

x = 13