a number X is 4 less than 3 times another number Y if the sum is increased by 5 , the result is 25 find both the numbers
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Answer: the numbers are 14 and 6
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the numbers be x and y
According to the question
X = 3y - 4
And x + y + 5 = 25
=> x + y = 20
=> x = 20 - y
Substitute this in x = 3y - 4
=> 20 - y = 3y - 4
=> 4y = 24
=> y = 6
Therefore x = 20-6 = 14 and y = 6
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