SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 20. when the larger number is subtracted from twice the smaller number, the difference is 4. what are the numbers?

Question 564923: the sum of two numbers is 20. when the larger number is subtracted from twice the smaller number, the difference is 4. what are the numbers?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the sum of two numbers is 20. when the larger number is subtracted from twice the smaller number, the difference is 4. what are the numbers?
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Equations:
x + y = 20
2x-y = 4
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Add and solve for "x":
3x = 24
x = 8
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Solve for "y":
x + y = 20
8 + y = 20
y = 12
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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