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OpenStudy (anonymous):

the largest of two numbers is 10 less than three times the smaller number. the sum of the two numbers is 58. what are the two numbers?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x-10x=58 ?

OpenStudy (jlastino):

Let the smaller number be x Let the larger number be 3x-10 (Because it is 10 less than 3 times the smaller) When you add them you get 58 Solve for x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

22, 22.66?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but when i go check it it's not coming out to 58

OpenStudy (jlastino):

What equation did you use?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

|dw:1334287449834:dw|

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