24-10-2017
Mathematics

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one number is 6 less than 3times another number and their sum is 62. Find the numbers.

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01-07-2020

Answer: x=17, y=45

Explanation: Let the numbers be x and y.

We have,

3x−6=y

Also, x+y=62

Thus, x+3x=62+6

Or, x=17

Putting in the required values, we get y as 45

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