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2 April, 07:01

There are two numbers whose sum is 47. Three times the smaller number is equal to 9 more than the larger number. What are the numbers?

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  1. 2 April, 07:23
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    14 and 33

    Step-by-step explanation:

    lets use x for the smaller number and y for the other

    x+y=47

    3x=y+9

    x=47-y

    3 (47-y) = y+9

    141-3y=y+9

    put the liketerms together

    141-9=3y+y

    132=4y. (divide both sides by 4)

    y=33

    x=14
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