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One number is four more than three times another. If their sum is decreased by six, the result is six. Find the numbers.

Solution

One number is four more than three times another. If their sum is decreased by six, the result is six. Find the numbers.

Solution

The numbers : 10, 2

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 4 + 3 y

x + y - 6 = 6

x = 4 + 3 y, x + y - 6 = 6 : x = 10, y = 2

The numbers : 10, 2

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