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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

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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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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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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