Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the first number be x and the second number be y
sum of thrice the and the second is 142
3x+y=142. ------(1)
four times the first exceeds the second by 138
4x=y+138 -------(2)
solve (1) and (2)
x=40
y=22
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Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the first number be x and the second number be y
sum of thrice the and the second is 142
3x+y=142. ------(1)
four times the first exceeds the second by 138
4x=y+138 -------(2)
solve (1) and (2)
x=40
y=22