SOLUTION: One-third of a number is four more than one-half of another number. The first number is one more than twice the second. Find the two numbers

SOLUTION: One-third of a number is four more than one-half of another number. The first number is one more than twice the second. Find the two numbers

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Question 807538: One-third of a number is four more than one-half of another number. The first number is one more than twice the second. Find the two numbers
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/3=y/2+4,
x=2y+1
x = 45, y = 22

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