Problema Solution
the sum of two number is 48.the second number is three times as large as the first number.what are the numbers?
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let
x = the first number
y = the second number
the sum of two number is 48
x + y = 48
the second number is three times as large as the first number
y = 3x
by solving the system of equations:
x + y = 48
y = 3x
we find
x = 12
y = 36
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the numbers are 12 and 36.