Question

The larger of two numbers is 9 less than four times the smaller number if the sum of

the two numbers is 26. What is the smaller number?

Answer 1

The larger of two numbers is four more than the smaller number. If the sum of the numbers is 74, find the numbers

Answer 2

7

Explanation:

l = larger number

s = smaller number

l = 4s - 9

l + s = 26

so 4s - 9 + (s) = 26

simplify--> 5s - 9 = 26

--> 5s = 35

---> s = 7

substitute 7 for s to find l

l + 7 = 26

l = 19