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One number is four more than three times another. If their sum is decreased by six, the result is six. Find the numbers.

Solution

O n e n u mb er i s f o u r m ore 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 d ecre a se d b y s i x, t h e res u lt i s s i x . F in d t h e n u mb ers .

Solution

The numbers : 10, 2

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 4 + 3 y

x + y - 6 = 6

x = 4 + 3 y, x + y - 6 = 6 : x = 10, y = 2

The numbers : 10, 2

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