Question

One number is 3 less than a number. If 4 times the smaller number minus 3 times the larger number is 4, find the two numbers

Answer 1

x = y - 3

4x - 3y = 4

4 (y - 3) - 3y = 4

4y - 12 - 3y = 4

y = 16

x = 16 - 3

x = 13