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