Hi

One number is 4 less than 3 times another

Let x and (3x-4)represent the numbers

Question states***  Their sum is -16

 x +(3x-4) = -16

   4x = -12

x = -3 , the other number is -13.  (3·-3 - 4)

Smaller number is -13.

CHECKING our Answer***

-3 + (-13) = -16 

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