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Thr sum of 2 numbers is 97.The greater number is three less then four times the lesser number.Find the numbers

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Answer:

77 & 20

Explanation:

x+y=97

x=4y-3

4y-3+y=97

5y=97+3

5y=100

5 5

y=20

x=4y-3

x=4(20)-3

x=80-3

x=77

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Answer:

Greater number: 77 Lesser number: 20

Explanation:

Sooo

20 × 4 is 80

80 - 3 = 77

77 + 20 = 97

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