Question

the larger number is 3 less then 4 times the smaller number. the sum of the numbers is 17 find the smaller and larger number

Answer 1

Smaller number = 4

Larger number = 13

Explanation:

Smaller number = x

Larger number = 4x - 3

Sum of the numbers = 17

x + 4x -3 = 17 {Combine like terms}

5x - 3 = 17 {add 3 to boht sides}

5x = 17 + 3

5x = 20 {Divide both sides by 5}

x = 20/5

x = 4

Larger number = 4x - 3

= 4*4 -3

= 16 - 3

= 13