One number is 1/3 of another number. The sum of the two numbers is 16. Find the two numbers. Use a comma to separate your answer

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svp [43]

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One number is 1/3 of another number. The sum of the two numbers is 16. Find the two numbers. Use a comma to separate your answer

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2 answers:

Andreas93 [3] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-09T14:10:33+03:00

Andreas93 [3]3 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

<h2>u give the numbers an unknown letter</h2><h2>y=1÷3x</h2><h2>w=x</h2><h2>1÷3x+x=16</h2><h2>3÷4×4÷3x=16×3÷4</h2><h2>x=12</h2><h2>1÷3×12=4</h2><h2>y=4</h2><h2>w=12</h2>

Fittoniya [83] · Answer 2 · 2022-04-09T11:51:04+03:00

Fittoniya [83]3 years ago

5 0

Answer:

(4 , 12)

Step-by-step explanation:

let's call the number x the other number will be x/3

x + x/3 = 16

4x/3 = 16

4x = 48

x = 12