Question

One number is 20 greater than another. If the lesser number is subtracted from three times the greater number, the difference is 84. Find the numbers. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

The numbers are 12 and 32.

Step-by-step explanation:

x = One number

x - 20 = Another number

3x - (x - 20) = 84 (If the lesser number is subtracted from three times the greater number, the difference is 84)

Let's solve for x, this way:

3x - (x - 20) = 84

3x - x + 20 = 84

2x = 84 - 20 (Subtracting 20 at both sides)

2x = 64

x = 64/2

x = 32 ⇒ x - 20 = 12