Question

One number is 1/3 of another number. The sum of the two numbers is 16. Find the two numbers. Use a comma to separate your answers.

Answer 1

Answer:

(4 , 12)

Step-by-step explanation:

let's call the number x the other number will be x/3

x + x/3 = 16

4x/3 = 16

4x = 48

x = 12

Answer 2

Answer:

= 4,12

Step-by-step explanation:

u give the numbers an unknown letter

y=1÷3x

w=x

1÷3x+x=16

3÷4×4÷3x=16×3÷4

x=12

1÷3×12=4

y=4

w=12