The difference of two number is 33. If 4 times the lesser number is subtracted from 3 times the greater number, the difference is 62. Find the numbers with 1 equation with one variable.

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raden · Answer

you can use 2 equations with two variables
let the greater number is a, and the lesser number is b. we have 2 equ :
a - b = 33
3a - 4b = 62
solve for a and b

anonymous · Answer

only one equation and 1 variable is allowed in this problem....

raden · Answer

im not sure this can be solved by using only one equation and 1 variable. actually, it is linear equation with 2 var