SOLUTION: one number is 4 less than 3 times a second number. if 3 more than twice the first number is decreased by twice the second, the result is 11. find both numbers.

Question 134616: one number is 4 less than 3 times a second number. if 3 more than twice the first number is decreased by twice the second, the result is 11. find both numbers.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Call the 1st number
Call the 2nd number

Substitute in the 1st for in the 2nd

The numbers are 8 and 4
check:

OK
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