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One number is 1/3 of another number. The sum of the two numbers is 8. Find the two numbers.

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  • 10-12-2019

Answer: 2, 6 are the numbers

Step-by-step explanation:

x and 8-x are the numbers, because they add to 8

x=(1/3)(8-x)

x=2-(1/3)x

(2/3)x=2

x=2

8-x=6

2 and 6 are the numbers.

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