Terence is looking for two numbers. If he multiplies the first number by three and adds one, he gets the second number. However, the first number is only 1/4 of the second number. What are the two numbers?

1 answer

3n+1 = m

n = m/4

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3(m/4) +1 = m
3 m + 4 = 4 m

m = 4
n = 1