The sum of two numbers is 164. The second number is 24 less than three times the first number. Find the numbers.

Jonathan Ellis asked Aug 22, 2023

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Jonathan Ellis asked Aug 22, 2023

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X + (3x-24)
4x-24=164
4x=188
X=47
The numbers are 47 and 117

SUPARNA SOMAN answered Aug 26, 2023

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