SOLUTION: The second number is three less than four times the first number. The sum of these numbers is 27. Find the numbers. We need to know how to set up and solve the problem. Thank you
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Question 943585: The second number is three less than four times the first number. The sum of these numbers is 27. Find the numbers. We need to know how to set up and solve the problem. Thank you
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y = 4x - 3
x + y = 27
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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4x - y = 3
x + y = 27
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x = 6
y = 21
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