solve the following problems using two variables.
sum of the two numbers is 60. the greater number is 8 more than thrice the smaller number. find the numbers?
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solve the following problems using two variables.
sum of the two numbers is 60. the greater number is 8 more than thrice the smaller number. find the numbers?
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Let the number be x
Sum of two no. is 60
x+y=60
The greater no. be 8 more than the thrice the number
y=8+3x
x+8+3x=60
4x+8=60
4x=60-8
4x=52
x=52/4
x=12
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