Question

One number is 1 more than 3 times'another. The sum of the numbers is 17. Find the two numbers.

The two numbers are ___ and __

Answer 1

The two numbers are 13 and 4

Explanation:

"One number is 1 more than 3 times another"

(3 x 4) + 1 = 13

The sum of the numbers is 17

13 + 4 = 17