SOLUTION: the smaller of 2 numbers is three less than the larger. twice the larger plus four times the smaller is 36. find both numbers

SOLUTION: the smaller of 2 numbers is three less than the larger. twice the larger plus four times the smaller is 36. find both numbers

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Question 618523: the smaller of 2 numbers is three less than the larger. twice the larger plus four times the smaller is 36. find both numbers
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = y - 3

4x + 2y = 36 ___ 2x + y = 18

substituting ___ 2(y - 3) + y = 18 ___ 3y = 24

solve for y, then substitute back to find x
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