Need a jump start on a word problem

[From: ] [author: ] [Date: 11-10-04] [Hit: ]

Separate $216 into two parts so that one part is three times the other.

x + 3x = $216
4x = $216
x = $54
3x = $162

x + 3x = 216

4x = 216

x = 54 and 162

54 and 162

my 10 point for best answer plz :D

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