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The sum of two numbers is 56. one number is 3 times as large as the other. what are the numbers?

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  1. 27 May, 10:05
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    x+y=56

    x=3y

    3y+y=56

    4y=56

    y=14

    x=14*3 = 42

    numbers are 14 & 42
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