(2) The sum of two numbers is 60. The greater number is 8 more than th

1.	(2) The sum of two numbers is 60. The greater number is 8 more than thrice the smallernumber. Find the numbers.
Answer» Let the smaller number be x and greater number is yAccording to questionx + y = 60 .......(1)y = 3x + 8 .....(2) solving (1) and (2)x + 3x + 8 = 604x = 52x = 13So, y = 39 + 8 = 47So numbers are 13 and 47

(2) The sum of two numbers is 60. The greater number is 8 more than thrice the smallernumber. Find the numbers.

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Let the smaller number be x and greater number is yAccording to questionx + y = 60 .......(1)y = 3x + 8 .....(2)

solving (1) and (2)x + 3x + 8 = 604x = 52x = 13So, y = 39 + 8 = 47So numbers are 13 and 47