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One number is four less than three times another. If their sum is increased by five, the result is 25

Solution

O n e n u mb er i s f o u r l ess t han t h ree t im es an o t h er . I f t h e i r s u m i s in cre a se d b y f i v e, t h e res u lt i s 25

Solution

The numbers : 14, 6

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 3 y - 4

x + y + 5 = 25

x = 3 y - 4, x + y + 5 = 25 : x = 14, y = 6

The numbers : 14, 6

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