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one number is 3 less than 4 times another. If the sum of these two numbers is 32 find the two numbers

Solution

o n e n u mb er i s 3 l ess t han 4 t im es an o t h er . I f t h e s u m o f t h ese tw o n u mb ers i s 32 f in d t h e tw o n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : 25, 7

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 4 y - 3

x + y = 32

x = 4 y - 3, x + y = 32 : x = 25, y = 7

The numbers : 25, 7

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