SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 4 less than twice the larger number. The difference between the two numbers is 2 less than the smaller number. Find the numbers.

Question 1046831: The sum of two numbers is 4 less than twice the larger number. The difference between the two numbers is 2 less than the smaller number. Find the numbers.
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, MathTherapy:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + y = 2x
x - y = y - 2
therefore:
-x + y = 0
x - 2y = -2
-y -2
y = 2 and x = 2
AND
2 + 2 = 2*2 CHECKS!
Answer by MathTherapy(10557) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

The sum of two numbers is 4 less than twice the larger number. The difference between the two numbers is 2 less than the smaller number. Find the numbers.

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