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One number is 4 less than 3 times another. Their sum is 16. Find the smaller.

y + (3y - 4) = 16

4y - 4 = 16

4y = 20

y = 5

x = 3(5) - 4 = 11

Two consecutive odd numbers total 32. Find the smaller.

Consecutive odd numbers are always 2 numbers apart.

(x) + (x + 2) = 32

2x + 2 = 32

2x = 30

x = 15

1: -2 3/4, -2 1/2, -14, 0, 3, 8 1/3

2: -4, -3, -2 1/2, -2 1/4, 3 1/4,

step-by-step explanation:

-2 is the right