Problema Solution
the larger of two numbers is 7 less than three times the smaller number. The sum of the two numbers is 57. Find the two numbers
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let 'x' and 'y' represent the numbers and x>y, x is the larger number
the larger of two numbers is 7 less than three times the smaller number:
x = 3y - 7
the sum of the two numbers is 57:
x + y = 57
by solving the system of equations:
x = 3y - 7
x + y = 57
we find:
x = 41
y = 16
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the two numbers are 41 and 16.