Question

the sum of two numbers is 52. when larger is divided by smaller one, we get 3 as quotient and 4 as remainder. find the numbers by solving the linear equation

Answer 1

X+y=52
X*3+4=y
X+3x+4=52
4x=48
X=12
y=12*3+4
y=40

Answer 2

12*3+4=40 smaller is 12 and larger is 40