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  • 20-04-2016
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One number is 4 less than 3 times another If the sum of the numbers is 36, what are the two numbers?

One number is 4 less than 3 times another If the sum of the numbers is 36, what are the two numbers? class=

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crisforp
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  • 20-04-2016

Let x , y be the numbers;
We have the equation: x + y = 36 and x = 3y - 4 ;
Then, 3y - 4 + y = 36;
4y - 4 = 36 ;
4y = 40;
y = 40 ÷ 4;
y = 10 ;
x = 36 - 10 ;
x = 26;

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