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spin [16.1K]
3 years ago
15

The sum of two numbers is 16. One number is 3 times the other. Find the numbers.

Mathematics
1 answer:
Dimas [21]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

X = 12

Y = 4

Step-by-step explanation:

X + Y = 16

X = 3Y

3Y + Y = 16

4Y = 16

Y = 4

X + 4 = 16

X = 12

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