Question

a number is three less than 4 times another. if their sum is equal to 32,then greatest number is:

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the greater number be = x

Another number = 4x - 3

Sum = 32

=> x + 4x - 3 = 32

=> 5x = 35

=> x = 7

Numbers:

x = 7

4x - 3 = 28 - 3 = 25

Answer: 7, 25

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