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The sum of two numbers is 28. Four less than three times the smaller number is equal to the larger number x. Find the larger number.

Solution

T h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s 28. F o u r l ess t han t h ree t im es t h e s ma ll er n u mb er i s e q u a l t o t h e l a r g er n u mb er x . F in d t h e l a r g er n u mb er .

Solution

The number : 20

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 28

3 x - 4 = y

x + y = 28, 3 x - 4 = y : x = 8, y = 20

The number : 20

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