SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 26. The larger number is six more than four times the smaller number. what are the numbers?
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Question 825843: The sum of two numbers is 26. The larger number is six more than four times the smaller number. what are the numbers?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sum of two numbers is 26. The larger number is six more than four times the smaller number. what are the numbers?
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Equations:
x + y = 26
x = 4y+6
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Substitute:
4y+6 + y = 26
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5y = 20
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y = 4
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x = 26-4 = 22
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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