Question

The difference between two numbers is 4. If the larger number is equal to wo more than three times the smaller number. What are the two numbers

Answer 1

1 and 5

Explanation:

s = smaller number

l = larger number = 2 + 3s

2 + 3s - 1s = 4

2 + 2s = 4

2s = 2

s = 1

l = 2 + 3(1)

l = 5