One number is 3 less than another. If 4 times the smaller number minus 3 times the larger number is 4, what are the two numbers?

Question

How do I go about setting this equation up?

Answer 1

4(x-3) - 3x = 4

 

4x - 12 - 3x = 4

 

x - 12 = 4

 

x=16

 

CHECK :  4(13) - 3(16) = 52 - 48 = 4