Problema Solution

The sum of two numbers is 96. If three times the smaller number is subtracted from the larger number, the result is 4. Find the two numbers

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let the numbers be x and y, x > y


the sum of two numbers is 96


x + y = 96


If three times the smaller number is subtracted from the larger number, the result is 4


x - 3y = 4


by solving the system of equations


x + y = 96

x - 3y = 4


we find


x = 73


y = 23


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the two numbers are 73 and 23.