One number is 4 more than another. If 3 times the smaller number is equal to twice the larger number, what is the smaller number

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frosja888 [35]

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One number is 4 more than another. If 3 times the smaller number is equal to twice the larger number, what is the smaller number

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Inga [223] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-08T11:59:15+03:00

Inga [223]4 years ago

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Represent the unknowns with L and S. Then 3S = 2L. L = S + 4.

Solve this system of linear equations for S:

3S = 2L becomes 3S = 2(S+4), or 3S = 2S + 8. Then S=8.