SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 20. the larger of two numbers is four less than thrice the smaller. find the number.

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Question 263271: the sum of two numbers is 20. the larger of two numbers is four less than thrice the smaller. find the number.
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the sum of two numbers is 20. the larger of two numbers is four less than thrice the smaller. find the number.
Let the smaller number be x
The larger number will be 3x-4
3x-4 +x = 20
4x=24
X=6
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