Question

The sum of two numbers is 32. One number is 3 times the other. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

The numbers whose sum is 32 in which one number is 3 times the other is 8 and 24 respectively.

Equation of the unknown

Let

• x = one of the unknowns
• 3x = second unknown

x + 3x = 32

4x = 32

x = 32/4

x = 8

So,

3x = second unknown

= 3(8)

= 24

Check:

x + 3x = 32

8 + 24 = 32

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