Lily grew 60 roses and daisies in her yard. The number of roses is 4 less than 3 times the number of daisies. How many roses and daisies are there?

Answer 1

r+d=60, r=3d-4

3d-4 +d =60

4d = 64

d = 64/4 = 16 daiseys

r =60-16=44 roses