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The sum of two numbers is twelve. Four less than three times the smaller is equal to the larger.

Solution

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

Solution

The numbers : 4, 8

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 12

3 x - 4 = y

x + y = 12, 3 x - 4 = y : x = 4, y = 8

The numbers : 4, 8

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