f + s = 260
f = 3s + 8
Substitute!
3s + 8 + s = 260
4s = 252
s = 63
f = 260 - 63 or f = 3(63) + 8
f = 197
Lucy S.
asked • 06/04/19The number 260 is seperated into two parts so that the first part is eight more than three times the second part. What are the two numbers?
FIRST PART:
SECOND PART:
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