Problema Solution
The sum of two numbers is 463. One number is less than 3 times the other. Find the numbers.
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let 'x' and 'y' be the numbers.
The sum of two numbers is 463
x + y = 463
y = 463 - x
One number is less than 3 times the other
x < 3y
plug y = 463 - x
x < 3(463 - x)
by solving we find
x < 347.25
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one solution for x = 340, y = 463 - 340 = 123.