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The sum of two numbers is 90. The larger number is 14 more than 3 times the smaller number. Find the numbers. 20 and 71 B) 70 and 19 70 and 20 D 71 and 19
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The sum of two numbers is 90.

The larger number is 14 more than 3 times the smaller number.
Find the numbers.
20 and 71
B) 70 and 19
70 and 20
D
71 and 19

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x = 3y + 14
x + y = 90
(3y + 14) + y = 90
4y + 14 = 90
subtract 14
4y = 76
y = 19
x = 7
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