the larger of 2 numberd is more than three times the smaller number is the sum of the numbers is 49 find the numbers

Answer 1

Let L be the larger number and S the smaller number.

L > 3S

L + S = 49

then L = 49 -S

49 - S > 3S

4S < 49

S < 12.25

If S =12, L > 36

if L = 37, S = 12

if S = 11, L > 33

49 - 11 = 38 = L

etc.

Answer 2

>3x+x=49

>4x=49

>12.25

Answer 3

There are infinitely many solutions...

37 and 12

38 and 11

39 and 10

and everything in between