krauseh9219 krauseh9219
  • 25-07-2017
  • Mathematics
contestada

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

Respuesta :

musiclover10045
musiclover10045 musiclover10045
  • 25-07-2017

x+y=56

x=3y

3y+y=56

4y=56

y=14

x=14*3 =42

numbers are 14 & 42

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Goran fills an aquarium to a depth of 4/5 meters in 8 minutes. What is the unit rate in minutes per meter? Write your answer in the simplest form.
What are the angles for angles 2 through 8? Please help (NO BOTS)
The equatin of line AB is y = 2x + 4. What is the equation of a line parallel to line AB in slope-intercept form that contains the point (3, -2)2
A spinner is divided into 12 identical sectors and labeled 1 through 12. How many spins are expected for a multiple of 5 to be spun 22 times? Select from the dr
Work out 5/8 × 8/25 Give your answer in its simplest form
What is the probability of rolling a four on the first die and a four on the second die? Write your answer as a fraction or a whole number. With fractions, use
Write the point slope form of the equation of the line through the given points : (-4,-1) and (-3,1)PLEASE EXPLAIN. (STEP BY STEP)
Which past tense form expresses the beginning or end of a past action? Select one: O a. imperfect O b. preterite
pleaseeee help Think back to the previous presentation. Recall the purpose of the many friezes on the Parthenon and the Temple of Athena Nike. What modern comm
The diameter of a circle is 12 kilometers. What is the area?