Question

The sum of two numbers is 90.
The larger number is 14 more than 3 times the smaller number.
Find the numbers.
20 and 71
B) 70 and 19
70 and 20
D
71 and 19

Answer 1

x = 3y + 14
x + y = 90
(3y + 14) + y = 90
4y + 14 = 90
subtract 14
4y = 76
y = 19
x = 7