Solve the problem using the elimination method.
-The sum of two numbers is 96. The second number is three times as large as the first number. What are the numbers?
A)22 and 74
B)24 and 72
C)21 and 75
D)22 and 66

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Let the first number be x and the second number be 3x. The equation based on the given information is x + 3x = 96. Solving this equation, we get 4x = 96, so x = 24. Therefore, the first number is 24, and the second number is 3*24 = 72.

Solve the Problem Using the Elimination Method