SOLUTION: One number is 4 less than 11 times another. The sum of the two numbers is 92. Find the two numbers.

Question 423040: One number is 4 less than 11 times another. The sum of the two numbers is 92. Find the two numbers.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
One number is 4 less than 11 times another. The sum of the two numbers is 92. Find the two numbers.
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Equatios:
x = 11y-4
x + y = 92
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y":
11y-4 + y = 92
12y = 96
y = 8
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Solve for "x":
x = 11y-4
x = 11*8-4 = 84
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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