SOLUTION: one number is two less than a second number. Twice the first is 4 more than 3 times the second. find the numbers.
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Question 347776: one number is two less than a second number. Twice the first is 4 more than 3 times the second. find the numbers.
Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
first number
x-2
second number x
..
2(x-2)=3x+4
2x-4=3x+4
x=-8
the numbers are - 8 & -6
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