Problema Solution
The sum of two numbers is 16. Three times the larger number decreased by smaller number is 72. Find the two numbers
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Let 'x' and 'y' represent the numbers, and let x>y (x is the larger, y is the smaller).
x + y = 16
3x - y = 72
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x = 22
y = -6
The two numbers are 22 and -6.