Question

One number is three times another number. Their sum is 52. Find the solution set.
help on finding a way to solve this. Putting this into an equation would help. the fact that there are two variables is screwing with my head.
so...help? =)

Answer 1

let two numbers be x and y
so x + y = 52
but x = 3y
so
3y + y = 52
4y = 52
y = 13
x= 3*13= 39

Answer 2

let's say first number is a and second number is b

a = 3b
a + b = 52

3b + b = 52
4b = 52
b = 13
a = 3*13 = 39

Answer 3

thanks both of you ^_^ it really helped!

Answer 4

No prob :D