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The sum of two numbers is 28. Four less than three times the smaller number is equal to the larger number x. Find the larger number.

Solution

The sum of two numbers is 28. Four less than three times the smaller number is equal to the larger number x. Find the larger number.

Solution

The number : 20

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 28

3 x - 4 = y

x + y = 28, 3 x - 4 = y : x = 8, y = 20

The number : 20

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