SOLUTION: If x is the first number, then y is the second number.
Write an equation given that the difference between the first and second numbers is 17.
Write an equation given tha
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Question 905911: If x is the first number, then y is the second number.
Write an equation given that the difference between the first and second numbers is 17.
Write an equation given that the second number is 1 more that 4 times the first number.
What are the unknown numbers?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x - y = 17
y =
x -(4x+1) = 17
-3x = 18
x = -6 and y = -23
And...checking
-6 - (-23) = 17
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