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OpenStudy (anonymous):

One number is 800 less than 3 times the other, and their sum is 1,200. Find the numbers. Which of the following equations can be used to solve the problem if the smaller number is x? A. 2x - 800 = 1,200 B. 3x - 800 = 1,200 C. 4x - 800 = 1,200

OpenStudy (perl):

y = 3x- 800 x + y = 1200

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you

OpenStudy (perl):

then solve by substitution

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