SOLUTION: One number is two less than a second number. Twice the first is 4 more than 3 times the second. what are the numbers?
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Question 415249: One number is two less than a second number. Twice the first is 4 more than 3 times the second. what are the numbers?
Answer by sudhanshu_kmr(1152) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let number are x and y.
x = y-2 .........(1)
2x = 3y + 4 ..............(2)
2y - 4 = 3y + 4.................from (1)
=> y = -8
x = -8 -2 = -10
first number is -10, second is -8
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