SOLUTION: one number is 4 less than a second number. Twice the second number is 25 less than 5 times the first. Find the two numbers.

Question 1162442: one number is 4 less than a second number. Twice the second number is 25 less than 5 times the first. Find the two numbers.

Answer by greenestamps(13200) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

One number is 4 less than a second number:
Let x = second number
Then x-4 = first number

Then we are told that twice the second number is 25 less than 5 times the first:

Solve using basic algebra....

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