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The larger of two numbers is seven less than three times the smaller number. If the sum of the numbers is 61, find the numbers

The larger of two numbers is seven less than three times the smaller number. If the sum of the numbers is 61, find the numbers
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The larger of two numbers is seven less than three times the smaller number. If the sum of the numbers is 61, find the numbers

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Let’s say that y is 61-x. X is 3y-7. Plug in the 61-x. X=183-3x -7. 4x = 190; x is 47.5.
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