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There are two numbers whose sum is 47. Three times the smaller number is equal to 9 more than the larger number. What are the numbers?

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sharonkaran

answer.

14 and 33

Step-by-step explanation:

lets use x for the smaller number and y for the other

x+y=47

3x=y+9

x=47-y

3(47-y)=y+9

141-3y=y+9

put the liketerms together

141-9=3y+y

132=4y. (divide both sides by 4)

y=33

x=14

Answer:

14&33

Step-by-step explanation:

x+y=47

3x=y+9

x=47-y  

3(47-y)=y+9

141-3y=y+9

141-9=3y+y

132=4y

y=33

x=14

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