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.