Question

A number is three less than 4 times another.If their sum is equal to 32,then the greater number is :

Answer 1

Suppose number is X
From question,
Another number is 4X - 3

hence their sum is equal 32

X + 4X - 3 = 32

5X = 32 + 3

5X = 35

X = 35/5

X = 7

Two number are

X = 7 and
4x - 3 = 4 × 7 - 3 = 28 - 3 = 25

7 , 25

greatest number is =25