SOLUTION: The difference between two numbers is 12. If 20 is added to twice the larger number the result is 4 more than 3 times the smaller number. Find the two numbers.

Question 95280: The difference between two numbers is 12. If 20 is added to twice the larger number the result is 4 more than 3 times the smaller number. Find the two numbers.
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The difference between two numbers is 12.
The two numbers are: x and (x+12)

If 20 is added to twice the larger number the result is 4 more than 3 times the smaller number.
2(x+12) + 20 = 3x + 4
2x + 24 + 20 = 3x + 4
2x + 44 = 3x + 4
2x - 3x = 4 - 44
-1x = -40
x = +40
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Find the two numbers.
The numbers are 40 and 52
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Check solutions in the equation:
2(52) + 20 = 3(40) + 4
104 + 20 = 120 + 4
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