SOLUTION: I would like some help to solve this number problem: One number is thrice another number. When the larger number is diminished by 8, the result is 4 greater than the smaller n

Question 700429: I would like some help to solve this number problem:

One number is thrice another number. When the larger number is diminished by 8, the result is 4 greater than the smaller number. Find the numbers.
Thanks!
Answer by checkley79(3341) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X=3Y
X-8=Y+4
3Y-8=Y+4
3Y-Y=4+8
2Y=12
Y=12/2
Y=6 ANS. FOR THE SMALLER NUMBER.
X=3*6=18 ANS. FOR THE LARGER NUMBER.
PROOF:
18-8=6+4
10=10
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