Question

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

Answer 1

11 and 41

Explanation:

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

Answer 2

4x-3+x=52
5x-3=52
5x=55
x=11