SOLUTION: One number is four more then a second number. Five times the first is one less then two times the second. Find the numbers. 4x+y= 5(4x)=2y-1 Its late and again I am not sure whe

Question 294661: One number is four more then a second number. Five times the first is one less then two times the second. Find the numbers.
4x+y=
5(4x)=2y-1
Its late and again I am not sure where to begin
Thanks
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
One number is four more then a second number. Five times the first is one less then two times the second. Find the numbers.
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Equations:
x = y + 4
5x = 2y-1
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "Y":
5(y+4) = 2y-1
5y+20 = 2y-1
3y = -21
y = -7
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Since x = y + 4, x = -7+4 = -3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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