Question

Two numbers differ by five. Three less than four times the smaller number minus three times the greater number is 11. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

29, 34

Explanation:

Let x and y be the two numbers

x = y + 5

(4y - 3) - 3x = 11

4y - 3x = 14

4y - 3(y + 5) = 14

4y - 3y - 15 = 14

y = 29

x = 29 + 5 = 34