Problema Solution
A number is 3 times a smaller number also the sum of the smaller number and 4 is the larger number.
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let
x = the larger number
y = the smaller number
x > y
a number is 3 times a smaller number
x = 3y
the sum of the smaller number and 4 is the larger number
y + 4 = x
by solving the system of equations
x = 3y
y + 4 = x
we find
x = 6
y = 2
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the two numbers are 2 and 6.