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  • 26-01-2015
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One number is four less than three times another, if their sum is increased by five, the result is twenty five. Find the numbers

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  • 26-01-2015
Let the number be x so create an equation x+(3x-4)+5=25 combine like terms 4x+1=25 subtract the 1 so 4x=24 divide by 4 so x=6
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