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  • 15-11-2021
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The larger of two numbers is 12 less than three times the smaller. If their sum is 28 find
the numbers.

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  • 16-11-2021

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

x = 3y - 12

          x + y = 28

(3y - 12) + y = 28

       4y - 12 = 28

              4y = 40

                y = 10

x = 3(10) - 12

x = 18

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