Question

The sum of two numbers is 44. The larger number is three times smaller the number.find the numbers
A.9,27 b 36,8 C) 11,33 D)9,35

Answer 1

We can automatically rule out answer choice A) because 9+27 $\neq$ 44

$x + y = 44 \\3y=x \\3y+y=44 \\4y=44 \\y=11 \\x+11=44 \\x=33 \\ C) \ (11,33)$