The sum of two numbers is 44. The second number is 4 less than three times the first number. Find the two numbers.
x + y = 44
y = 3x - 4
So
x + ( 3x - 4) = 44
4x - 4 = 44
4x = 44 + 4
4x =b48
x =12 and y = 3x 4 = 3 (12) - 4 = 32
