Question

The sum of two numbers is 48. One numner is 3 times the other. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

Answer:

16 and 3?

Step-by-step explanation:

48÷3=16

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Answer 2

Answer:

12 & 36

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the statement:

$x+y=48$

$x=3y$

Replace x= 3y:

$3y+y=48$

$4y=48$

$y=48/4=12$

Then:

$x=3y=3(12)=36$

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