For two consecutive numbers, five times the number that is less is 3 more than 4 times the greater number, What are the numbers

smaller number - 7

greater number - 8

Step-by-step explanation:

let a = smaller number

a + 1 = greater number

the following equation can be derived from the question

(5 x a) = 3 + 4(a + 1)

5a = 3 + 4a + 4

5a = 7 + 4a

5a - 4a = 7

a = 7 = smaller number

a + 1 = 7 + 1 = 8 = greater number

b.an increase in a causes b to decrease