SOLUTION: The larger of two numbers is
4
less than
three times
the smaller number. The sum of the two numbers is
44.
Find the two numbers
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Question 924130: The larger of two numbers is
4
less than
three times
the smaller number. The sum of the two numbers is
44.
Find the two numbers
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n the smaller number
Larger + Smaller = 44
(3n - 4) + n = 44
4n = 48
n = 12, the smaller number. Larger is 32
And...checking
Sum = 44
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