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Seperate 72 into two parts, one of which shall be 1/3 of the other

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\[ x+y = 72\] \[y = \frac{1}{3}x\]

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\[\frac{4x}{3} = 72\]

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\[Now \:\:Solve\:\:\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The solving part is what I am confused about!!!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x= 54, 1/3X=18 so 54 and 18

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Thanks

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