SOLUTION: One number is 4 times the other number. if 6 is added to the smaller number and 4 is added to the larger number, them latter becomes twice the other number. Find the numbers.
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Question 840072: One number is 4 times the other number. if 6 is added to the smaller number and 4 is added to the larger number, them latter becomes twice the other number. Find the numbers.
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = 4y
2(y + 6) = x + 4
Substitute x = 4y into the second equation.
2(y + 6) = 4y + 4
2y + 12 = 4y + 4
8 = 2y
y = 4
The numbers are x = 16 and y = 4.
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