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  • 01-10-2021
  • Mathematics
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The larger of two numbers is seven less than three times the smaller number. If the sum is 61, find the numbers.

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maw1992
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  • 04-10-2021

Answer:

17 and 44

Step-by-step explanation:

Let S = smaller number, then L = the larger = 3S - 7

 

The sum = 3S - 7 + S = 4S - 7 = 61

4S = 68

S = 17 and L = 44

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