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The larger of two numbers is seven less than three times the smaller number. If the sum of the numbers is 61, find the numbers
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The larger of two numbers is seven less than three times the smaller number. If the sum of the numbers is 61, find the numbers

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Let’s say that y is 61-x. X is 3y-7. Plug in the 61-x. X=183-3x -7. 4x = 190; x is 47.5.
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