The sum of 2 numbers is 58. If the larger number is 10 less than 3 times the smaller number, find both numbers.

Answer 1

x + y = 58

x = 3y - 10

3y - 10 + y = 58

4y - 10 = 58

4y = 68

y = 17

x + 17 = 58

x =41