Algebra Question

Question

Hi! I’m having trouble. Anyone understand this question?

”the larger of two numbers is two less than three times the smaller. Four times the smaller, increased by 4, results in two times the larger.” Also. I need to check afterwards

Answer 1

L = -2 + 3s, 4s +4 = 2L

4s +4 = 2(-2+3s) = -4 +6s

2s = 8, s = 4 = the smaller number

L = 3(4) -2 = 10 = the Larger number

= (4(4)+4)/2 = 20/2 = 10