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The sum of two numbers is 164. The second number is 24 less than three times the first number. Find the numbers.

The sum of two numbers is 164. The second number is 24 less than three times the first number. Find the numbers.
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The sum of two numbers is 164. The second number is 24 less than three times the first number. Find the numbers.

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X + (3x-24)
4x-24=164
4x=188
X=47
The numbers are 47 and 117
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