Problema Solution
One number is 115 less than 3 times another. The sum of the numbers is 85. Find the two numbers
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let 'x' and 'y' be the numbers
One number is 115 less than 3 times another
x = 3y - 115
The sum of the numbers is 85
x + y = 85
by solving the system of equations
x = 3y - 115
x + y = 85
we find
x = 35
y = 50
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the two numbers are 35 and 50.