SOLUTION: 1 number is 4 less than 3 times another. If their sum is increased by 5, the result is 25. Find the numbers. The numbers are 6 & 14 - how did they get 6, I can figure out 14

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Question 271186: 1 number is 4 less than 3 times another. If their sum is increased by 5, the result is 25. Find the numbers.
The numbers are 6 & 14 - how did they get 6, I can figure out 14 but missing an essential part.
Thank you.
Found 2 solutions by craigt, meow123:
Answer by craigt(10) About Me  (Show Source):
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Two numbers, x & y
y=3x-4
x + y + 5 = 25
x + 3x - 4 + 5 = 25
4x +1 = 25
4x = 24
x = 6, So one of the numbers is 6, now solve for y
y = 3x-4 = 3(6)-4 = 14

Answer by meow123(2) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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