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

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