One number is 11 more than 3 times another number. Their sum is 75. Find the smaller number.

X = larger number, y = smaller number

x + y = 75

x = 3y + 11

3y + 11 + y = 75

4y + 11 = 75

4y = 75 - 11

4y = 64

y = 64/4

y = 16 < = = = ur smaller number

x = 3y + 11

x = 3 (16) + 11

x = 48 + 11

x = 59 ... ur larger number