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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The sum of two numbers is 24. One number is three times the other. Find both numbers.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

let the numbers be x and 3x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x + 3x = 24 4x = 24 x = 6

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so...the numbers are 6 and 18

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you :)

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