tammaratlr tammaratlr
  • 10-01-2019
  • Mathematics
contestada

One number is three less than four times another. If their difference is 48, what is the larger number?

Respuesta :

Candivyy
Candivyy Candivyy
  • 14-01-2019

Answer:

65

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the number and y be the another one.

x=4y-3

x-y=48

Substitute x=4y-3 into x-y=48

(4y-3)-y=48

3y=51

y=17

[Since we know x is larger than y (4y-3), we need to use y to calculate out x.]

Substitute y=17 into x=4y-3

x=68-3

x=65

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

what the fraction of a circle of 30 degree?
what the fraction of a circle of 30 degree?
What is a hook in the first paragraph of an essay
Find the greatest common factor (gcf) of 15 and 35
What does ¿Cuál es la fecha de hoy? mean and how would you answer?
0.285 to the nearest tenth
. Humans who live in ________ are at risk for getting malaria. a. Alaska b. Norway c. Florida d. Mexico
What is the acceleration of a 6.4 kilogram bowling ball if a force of 12 N is applied to it?
WHAT IS A GOOD PERSONIFICATION POEM ABOUT THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!!!
What does ¿Cuál es la fecha de hoy? mean and how would you answer?