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A. the sum of two numbers is 52. One number is three less than quadruple the other number. What are the two numbers?

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1st number: x

2nd number: 4x - 3

(x) + (4x - 3) = 52

5x - 3 =52

5x = 55

x = 11

2nd number: 4x - 3 = 4(11) - 3 = 44 - 3 = 41

Answer: 11 and 41

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