SOLUTION: one number is two more than a second number, twice the first is four less than three times the second. find the numbers. i need help. :(

Question 351469: one number is two more than a second number, twice the first is four less than three times the second. find the numbers. i need help. :(
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi,
Let x be the second number number. then (x+2) would be the first number
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question states: write as you read
2*(x+2) = 3*x -4
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simplify and solve
2x + 4 = 3x - 4
8 = x (second number)
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(x+2) = 10 (fist number)
Numbers are 8 and 10
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check your answer
2*10 = 3*8 - 4 = 20
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