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

User Dmitry Chirkin
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Answer:

27 and 34

Explanation:

2x+7=61

2x=54

x=27

27+7=34

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