SOLUTION: The larger number of two numbers is 7 less than 3 times the smaller number . The sum of two numbers is 37. Find the two numbers

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Question 1128007: The larger number of two numbers is 7 less than 3 times the smaller number . The sum of two numbers is 37. Find the two numbers
Answer by ikleyn(52784) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + (3x-7) = 37


4x - 7 = 37


4x = 37 + 7 = 44


x = 11  is the smaller number.


Find the larger number on your own.

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