Question

One number is three times another number. If the sum of the numbers is 36, determine the two numbers.

Answer 1

Explanation:

let x represent the smaller number

3x is the second number

x+3x=36

4x=36

4x/4=36/4

x=9

the second number is 3(9)

=27

Answer 2

Explanation:

A=3B

A+B=36

3B+B=36

4B=36

B=36/4