Question

The difference of two numbers is 7. Three times the greater number is 72. Find the numbers​

Answer 1

24 and 17

Explanation:

Let the Greater number be x

3x = 72

x = 24

24-7 = other number (17)

Hence the numbers are 17 and 24

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Answer 2

Answer: 17 and 24

Explanation:

72 divided by 3 equals 24. which would also mean that 24 times 3 is 72. after you have the greater number (which is 24), all you have to do is subtract 7 which is 17.