Question

2. One number is 4 less than 3 times another. If their sum
is increased by 5, the result is 25. Find the numbers.
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the first number be x

Let the second number be y

According to given condition

y= 3x-4

Also given that if sum is increased by 5 then result is 25

So the equation can be written as

x + y +5 = 25

Substituting the value of y we get

x + 3x – 5 + 5 = 25

=> 4x+1 = 25

=> 4x = 24

=> x = 6

Hence first number is 6

Second Number = y= 3 (6) -4 = 14