The larger of two numbers is nine less than four times a smaller number. If the sum of the two numbers is 76, find both numbers

Answer 1

L = 4S-9

S+L = 76

4S-9 +S 76

5S = 76+9 = 85

S= 85/5= 17 = the Smaller number

L= 76-17 = 59 = the Larger number

59=4(17)-9= 68-9= 59