Maria R.
asked 11/24/14one number is 4 more than another. If 3 times the smaller number is equal to twice the larger number, what is the smaller number?
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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Arthur D. answered 11/24/14
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x and x+4 are the numbers
3x=2(x+4)
3x=2x+8
3x-2x=8
x=8
x+4=12
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Maria R.
11/24/14