SOLUTION: One number is seven less than four times another. If their sum is decreased by seven, the result is six. Find the numbers.
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Question 908653: One number is seven less than four times another. If their sum is decreased by seven, the result is six. Find the numbers.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x the second number
(4x-7) + x - 7 = 6
5x = 20
x = 4,the second number. first number is 9
checking...
13 - 7 = 6
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